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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $18,495 $27,995 $28,995 $37,345
Base Invoice $14,955 $17,659 $26,386 $27,309 $35,285
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700        
Power Moonroof Value Package   500      
Bodyside moldings   206 206 206 206
Rear spoiler   388      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625        
Power Moonroof Value Package   454      
Bodyside moldings   134 134 134 134
Rear spoiler   291      
Options (change) 1,100 1,094 206 206 206
Options (change) 985 879 134 134 134
Destination 650 725 725 725 725
Total Price $17,745 $20,314 $28,926 $29,926 $38,276
Total Invoice $16,590 $19,263 $27,245 $28,168 $36,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$17,745$20,314$28,926$29,926$38,276
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-3,325-4,725-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$17,489$25,601$25,201$31,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,112$7,712$14,412
Total Invoice$16,590$19,263$27,245$28,168$36,144
Adjustments for Features0-2,679-3,132-4,447-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,590$16,584$24,113$23,721$30,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,529$7,137$13,540

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimSX2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$475$3,300$3,800$5,200$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$3,325$4,725$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,679-3,132-4,447-6,020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082011
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.1 in
Length177.2 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium

Power Moonroof Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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