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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $14,977

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $14,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelSpectraWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $14,955 $29,708 $38,587
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700    
Bodyside moldings   267 267
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625    
Bodyside moldings   173 173
Options (change) 1,100 267 267
Options (change) 985 173 173
Destination 650 860 860
Total Price $17,745 $32,722 $42,022
Total Invoice $16,590 $30,741 $39,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,420
Model Year200820182018
ModelSpectraWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$17,745$32,722$42,022
Adjustments for Features0-7,165-9,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$25,557$32,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,225
Total Invoice$16,590$30,741$39,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,731-8,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,590$24,010$30,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,898

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200820182018
ModelSpectraWRXWRX
TrimSXLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$570$7,735$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,165$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,731-8,712

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
ModelSpectraWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in104.3 in
Length177.2 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.0 ft3

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