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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $22,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $20,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelESESSpectra
Trim350300hSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,020 $15,995
Base Invoice $35,688 $38,422 $14,955
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Remote start 499 499 250
Rear spoiler 319    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Bodyside moldings 131 131  
Remote start 310 310 215
Rear spoiler 209    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 1,017 698 1,350
Options (change) 650 441 1,200
Destination 950 950 650
Total Price $40,067 $42,668 $17,995
Total Invoice $37,288 $39,813 $16,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,076
Model Year201620162008
ModelESESSpectra
Trim350300hSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6156hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$40,067$42,668$17,995
Adjustments for Features-6,885-7,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,182$35,658$17,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,476$0
Total Invoice$37,288$39,813$16,805
Adjustments for Features-6,407-6,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,881$33,272$16,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,391$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201620162008
ModelESESSpectra
Trim350300hSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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 
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 rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$7,530$7,655$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,885$7,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,407-6,5410

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20162008
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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