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Kia Spectra5 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra5 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,295

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $13,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $11,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelSpectra5HighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $14,955 $26,241 $29,281
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Remote start 250 529 529
Sunroof 700 850 850
Cold Weather Package   60  
Floor mats   185 275
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
CD changer, in-dash 250    
Remote start 215 380 380
Sunroof 625 680 680
Cold Weather Package   48  
Floor mats   120 180
Options (change) 1,650 1,624 1,654
Options (change) 1,450 1,228 1,240
Destination 650 745 745
Total Price $18,295 $31,779 $35,299
Total Invoice $17,055 $28,214 $31,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,177
Model Year200820082008
ModelSpectra5HighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$18,295$31,779$35,299
Adjustments for Features0-4,485-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,295$27,294$27,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$620
Total Invoice$17,055$28,214$31,266
Adjustments for Features0-3,982-6,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,055$24,232$24,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$493

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008
ModelSpectra5HighlanderHighlander
TrimSXSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,145$5,630$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,982-6,541

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
ModelSpectra5Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in109.8 in
Length171.3 in188.4 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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