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Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $4,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSXSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $16,450 $22,510 $24,780 $27,155
Base Invoice $15,380 $20,259 $22,300 $24,438
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 750   900  
CD changer, in-dash 300      
Floor mats   184 184 184
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 675   720  
CD changer, in-dash 270      
Floor mats   112 112 112
Options (change) 1,450 184 1,084 184
Options (change) 1,305 112 832 112
Destination 650 720 720 720
Total Price $18,550 $23,414 $26,584 $28,059
Total Invoice $17,335 $21,091 $23,852 $25,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,603
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSXSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,550$23,414$26,584$28,059
Adjustments for Features0-170-1,795-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$23,244$24,789$24,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545$1,205
Total Invoice$17,335$21,091$23,852$25,270
Adjustments for Features0-153-1,611-3,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$20,938$22,241$22,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,303$1,081

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSpectraSolaraSolaraSolara
TrimSXSE V6Sport V6SLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$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
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,995$2,165$3,790$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170$1,795$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-153-1,611-3,251

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20092008
ModelSpectraSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.8 in107.1 in
Length177.2 in192.5 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,701 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SE V6

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

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

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