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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: $23,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120212021202120212021202120212008
ModelESESESESESESESESESESESSpectra
Trim350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,000 $40,000 $41,910 $45,200 $45,200 $47,110 $49,000 $49,000 $50,910 $45,800 $45,800 $15,995
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199  
Rear spoiler 319                      
Antilock brakes (ABS)                       400
Sunroof                       700
Bodyside moldings 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130  
Rear spoiler 209                      
Antilock brakes (ABS)                       360
Sunroof                       625
Options (change) 518 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 1,100
Options (change) 339 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 130 985
Destination 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 650
Total Price $41,543 $41,224 $43,134 $46,424 $46,424 $48,334 $50,224 $50,224 $52,134 $47,024 $47,024 $17,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Spectra SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 250 AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,727
Model Year202120212021202120212021202120212021202120212008
ModelESESESESESESESESESESESSpectra
Trim350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4176hp I4 H302hp V6203hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6T8T8CVT-6T8T8CVT-6T8T8M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19205/50-16
Total Price$41,543$41,224$43,134$46,424$46,424$48,334$50,224$50,224$52,134$47,024$47,024$17,745
Adjustments for Features-8,935-10,410-8,860-8,735-10,410-8,510-8,735-10,410-8,510-8,735-10,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,608$30,814$34,274$37,689$36,014$39,824$41,489$39,814$43,624$38,289$36,614$17,745
Cost Above Minimum$1,794$0$3,460$6,875$5,200$9,010$10,675$9,000$12,810$7,475$5,800$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year202120212021202120212021202120212021202120212008
ModelESESESESESESESESESESESSpectra
Trim350250 AWD300h350 Luxury250 Luxury AWD300h Luxury350 Ultra Luxury250 Ultra Luxury AWD300h Ultra Luxury350 F Sport250 F Sport AWDSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300 $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100  $1100   
5-speed manual           $0
FWD$0 $0$0 $0$0 $0$0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700  $1700  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control           $150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual           $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers           $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150         
Exterior 
Body kit           $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25  $25  $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200        $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights           $25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver           $10
Visor mirror, passenger           $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats           $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat           $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals           $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)           $0
Total Value of Features$10,005$11,480$9,930$9,805$11,480$9,580$9,805$11,480$9,580$9,805$11,480$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,935$10,410$8,860$8,735$10,410$8,510$8,735$10,410$8,510$8,735$10,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-293-292-237-217-259-203-201-239-189-215-2560

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20212008
ModelESSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in102.8 in
Length195.9 in177.2 in
Width73.4 in68.3 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,691 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft312.2 ft3

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