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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $16,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelSpectraSpectraAvalonAvalon
TrimEXSXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $29,876 $32,792
Sunroof 750 750    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Alloy wheels 400      
Rear spoiler 375   349 349
Remote start 250 250 499 499
CD changer, in-dash   300    
Floor mats     199 199
Sunroof 675 675    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360    
Alloy wheels 360      
Rear spoiler 325   219 219
Remote start 215 215 280 280
CD changer, in-dash   270    
Floor mats     126 126
Options (change) 2,175 1,700 1,047 1,047
Options (change) 1,935 1,520 625 625
Destination 650 650 760 760
Total Price $18,375 $18,800 $35,002 $38,242
Total Invoice $17,125 $17,550 $31,261 $34,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,148
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelSpectraSpectraAvalonAvalon
TrimEXSXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,375$18,800$35,002$38,242
Adjustments for Features0-425-5,585-8,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,375$29,417$29,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$540
Total Invoice$17,125$17,550$31,261$34,177
Adjustments for Features0-397-4,988-7,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,125$17,153$26,273$26,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0$500

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelSpectraSpectraAvalonAvalon
TrimEXSXBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
USB port  $25$25
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
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$995$1,420$6,580$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$5,585$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-4,988-7,404

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20092012
ModelSpectraAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in111.0 in
Length177.2 in197.6 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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