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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSpectraLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,495 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $14,955 $19,365 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Sunroof 700        
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Special Edition Package   300      
Fog lights   362      
Rear spoiler   389 389 389 389
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Sunroof 625        
CD changer, in-dash 250        
Special Edition Package   274      
Fog lights   272      
Rear spoiler   292 292 292 292
Options (change) 1,400 1,051 389 389 389
Options (change) 1,235 838 292 292 292
Destination 650 645 645 645 645
Total Price $18,045 $22,191 $29,329 $32,329 $35,029
Total Invoice $16,840 $20,848 $27,375 $30,104 $32,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,991
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,983
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSpectraLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$18,045$22,191$29,329$32,329$35,029
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-5,330-7,430-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,045$20,036$23,999$24,899$28,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,963$4,863$8,138
Total Invoice$16,840$20,848$27,375$30,104$32,471
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-4,975-6,919-6,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,840$18,823$22,400$23,185$26,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,577$4,362$7,294

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelSpectraLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimSX2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Stability control   $400$400
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325$325
CD player $125   
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$820$2,975$6,150$8,250$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$5,330$7,430$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,025-4,975-6,919-6,354

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008
ModelSpectraLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in105.1 in
Length177.2 in186.2 in
Width68.3 in68.1 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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