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Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $4,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,840

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $3,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXSEXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $20,495 $21,985 $22,730
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $18,976 $20,357 $21,047
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Sunroof 750 750      
Rear spoiler 375        
Alloy wheels 400        
4-speed automatic 1,000 1,000      
Premium Package     1,535    
Bodyside moldings     209 209 209
Floor mats     224 224 224
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360      
Sunroof 675 675      
Rear spoiler 325        
Alloy wheels 360        
4-speed automatic 930 930      
Premium Package     1,366    
Bodyside moldings     125 125 125
Floor mats     139 139 139
Options (change) 2,925 2,150 1,968 433 433
Options (change) 2,650 1,965 1,630 264 264
Destination 650 650 895 895 895
Total Price $19,125 $19,250 $23,358 $23,313 $24,058
Total Invoice $17,840 $17,995 $21,501 $21,516 $22,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,456
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXSEXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4132hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16215/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,125$19,250$23,358$23,313$24,058
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,570-5,620-6,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,125$19,025$17,788$17,693$17,938
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$95$0$245
Total Invoice$17,840$17,995$21,501$21,516$22,206
Adjustments for Features0-210-5,127-5,187-5,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,840$17,785$16,374$16,329$16,557
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$45$0$228

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSpectraSpectraCorollaCorollaCorolla
TrimEXSXSEXLEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Stability control  $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
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 app  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$2,295$7,640$7,690$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,570$5,620$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-5,127-5,187-5,649

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092018
ModelSpectraCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in106.3 in
Length177.2 in182.6 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.2,820 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested57539%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

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

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