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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: $17,745

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $22,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $21,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelESESSpectra
Trim350300hSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $41,820 $15,995
Base Invoice $36,438 $39,171 $14,955
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Rear spoiler 319    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Bodyside moldings 130 130  
Rear spoiler 209    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 518 199 1,100
Options (change) 339 130 985
Destination 995 995 650
Total Price $40,413 $43,014 $17,745
Total Invoice $37,772 $40,296 $16,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,018
Model Year201820182008
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$40,413$43,014$17,745
Adjustments for Features-8,735-8,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,678$34,154$17,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,476$0
Total Invoice$37,772$40,296$16,590
Adjustments for Features-8,164-8,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,608$31,996$16,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,388$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201820182008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
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 
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
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 
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
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$9,605$9,730$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,735$8,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,164-8,3000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182008
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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