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Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,800

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $13,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $11,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $15,380 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Remote start 250 499 499 499
Sunroof 750 860    
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Alarm   220    
CD changer, in-dash 270      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Remote start 215 356 356 356
Sunroof 675 688    
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Alarm   176    
Options (change) 1,700 1,926 846 846
Options (change) 1,520 1,456 592 592
Destination 650 720 720 720
Total Price $18,800 $32,221 $33,191 $36,231
Total Invoice $17,550 $28,599 $29,141 $31,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,290
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,800$32,221$33,191$36,231
Adjustments for Features0-4,235-3,885-5,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,800$27,986$29,306$30,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,320$2,285
Total Invoice$17,550$28,599$29,141$31,816
Adjustments for Features0-3,759-3,411-5,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,550$24,840$25,730$26,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$1,742

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimSXTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,170$5,405$5,055$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,235$3,885$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,759-3,411-5,234

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20092008
ModelSpectraAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in111.0 in
Length177.2 in197.2 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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