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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $12,014

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $11,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXSXPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $28,895 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $27,217 $28,601 $37,750
Alloy wheels 400        
Rear spoiler 375        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Sunroof 750 750      
Remote start 250 250 469 469  
Bodyside moldings     230 230 230
Alloy wheels 360        
Rear spoiler 325        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Sunroof 675 675      
Remote start 215 215 351 351  
Bodyside moldings     149 149 149
Options (change) 2,175 1,400 699 699 230
Options (change) 1,935 1,250 500 500 149
Destination 650 650 795 795 795
Total Price $18,375 $18,500 $30,389 $31,889 $41,020
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,280 $28,512 $29,896 $38,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,423
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXSXPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$18,375$18,500$30,389$31,889$41,020
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,730-6,830-9,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,275$25,659$25,059$31,705
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$600$0$6,646
Total Invoice$17,125$17,280$28,512$29,896$38,694
Adjustments for Features0-210-4,438-6,403-8,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,070$24,074$23,493$29,907
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$581$0$6,414

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelSpectraSpectraWRXWRXWRX
TrimEXSXPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access    $10
Proximity key    $250
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Wiper de-icer  $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
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$420$645$5,150$7,250$9,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,730$6,830$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-4,438-6,403-8,787

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092016
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.3,268 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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