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

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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $5,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSX2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $19,795 $21,995 $28,295 $29,295 $37,645
Base Invoice $14,955 $18,815 $20,888 $26,663 $27,589 $35,564
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400          
Remote start 250 400 400 400 400 400
Sunroof 700   1,000      
Moonroof Package   2,000        
Bodyside moldings   230 230 230 230 230
Rear spoiler   400        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360          
Remote start 215 300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof 625   888      
Moonroof Package   1,776        
Bodyside moldings   149 149 149 149 149
Rear spoiler   300        
Options (change) 1,350 3,030 1,630 630 630 630
Options (change) 1,200 2,525 1,337 449 449 449
Destination 650 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $17,995 $23,595 $24,395 $29,695 $30,695 $39,045
Total Invoice $16,805 $22,110 $22,995 $27,882 $28,808 $36,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $935
Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSX2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$17,995$23,595$24,395$29,695$30,695$39,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-5,575-3,375-4,775-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,995$20,645$18,820$26,320$25,920$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$7,500$7,100$13,800
Total Invoice$16,805$22,110$22,995$27,882$28,808$36,783
Adjustments for Features0-2,764-5,255-3,169-4,481-6,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,805$19,346$17,740$24,713$24,327$30,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,606$0$6,973$6,587$12,990

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200820132013201320132013
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimSX2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$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
Hood scoop   $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50   
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25$25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50   
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900$900
Metal pedals$75  $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$600$3,550$6,175$3,975$5,375$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$5,575$3,375$4,775$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,764-5,255-3,169-4,481-6,053

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082013
ModelSpectraImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in104.1 in
Length177.2 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

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