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Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $22,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $20,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelESESSpectraSpectra
Trim350300hEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $14,540 $15,380
Bodyside moldings 199 199    
Rear spoiler 319   375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
Bodyside moldings 130 130    
Rear spoiler 209   325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
Options (change) 518 199 1,925 1,150
Options (change) 339 130 1,720 1,035
Destination 995 995 650 650
Total Price $40,413 $43,014 $18,125 $18,250
Total Invoice $37,772 $40,296 $16,910 $17,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,543
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelESESSpectraSpectra
Trim350300hEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$40,413$43,014$18,125$18,250
Adjustments for Features-8,960-9,0850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,453$33,929$18,125$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,476$100$0
Total Invoice$37,772$40,296$16,910$17,065
Adjustments for Features-8,374-8,5110-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,398$31,785$16,910$16,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,387$55$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelESESSpectraSpectra
Trim350300hEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,755$9,880$795$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,960$9,085$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,374-8,5110-210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
ModelESSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in102.8 in
Length192.7 in177.2 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.2 ft3

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