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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: $17,750

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $19,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,585

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $18,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelESSpectraSpectra
Trim350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $34,400 $14,540 $15,380
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
Alloy wheels   400  
Sunroof   750 750
Antilock brakes (ABS)   360 360
Alloy wheels   360  
Sunroof   675 675
Options (change) 0 1,550 1,150
Options (change) 0 1,395 1,035
Destination 875 650 650
Total Price $37,600 $17,750 $18,250
Total Invoice $35,275 $16,585 $17,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,090
Model Year201220092009
ModelESSpectraSpectra
Trim350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$37,600$17,750$18,250
Adjustments for Features-7,0350-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,565$17,750$17,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75
Total Invoice$35,275$16,585$17,065
Adjustments for Features-6,6000-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,675$16,585$16,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$83

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201220092009
ModelESSpectraSpectra
Trim350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,730$695$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,035$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6000-397

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
ModelESSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.8 in
Length191.1 in177.2 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.2 ft3

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