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Kia Spectra vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,450 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $15,380 $26,085 $29,281
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
CD changer, in-dash 270    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Options (change) 1,450 550 550
Options (change) 1,305 517 517
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $18,550 $29,175 $32,575
Total Invoice $17,335 $27,477 $30,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,580
Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$18,550$29,175$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,720-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$26,455$27,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$17,335$27,477$30,673
Adjustments for Features0-2,562-4,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$24,915$26,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,290

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200920112011
ModelSpectraS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,445$4,165$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,562-4,468

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.9 in
Length177.2 in176.2 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.3 ft3

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