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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: $19,045

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $9,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,775

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $7,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelSpectra5HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,995 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
Base Invoice $14,955 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Sunroof 700 900 900  
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Cold Weather Package   60 60  
Side curtain airbags   680 680 650
3.3L V6   1,060    
Floor mats   106 106 106
Rear spoiler   200 200  
Fog lights   110    
Alloy wheels   520    
Value Package       560
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
CD changer, in-dash 250      
Sunroof 625 720 720  
4-speed automatic 935      
Cold Weather Package   48 48  
Side curtain airbags   583 583 559
3.3L V6   944    
Floor mats   66 66 66
Rear spoiler   160 160  
Fog lights   88    
Alloy wheels   416    
Value Package       504
Options (change) 2,400 3,636 1,946 1,316
Options (change) 2,170 3,025 1,577 1,129
Destination 650 605 605 605
Total Price $19,045 $28,771 $30,316 $32,381
Total Invoice $17,775 $25,461 $26,892 $28,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,863
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelSpectra5HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$19,045$28,771$30,316$32,381
Adjustments for Features0-930-1,555-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,045$27,841$28,761$28,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$920$635
Total Invoice$17,775$25,461$26,892$28,842
Adjustments for Features0-823-1,379-3,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,775$24,638$25,513$25,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875$726

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelSpectra5HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSXBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear heater   $150
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,920$2,850$3,475$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930$1,555$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-823-1,379-3,478

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelSpectra5Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in106.9 in
Length171.3 in184.6 in
Width68.3 in71.9 in
Height57.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70084%
Total Not Requested13016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70084%
Total Not Requested13016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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