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Lexus GS vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $26,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $22,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelGSGSSpectraSpectra
Trim300430EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,150 $51,375 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $37,971 $44,694 $14,540 $15,380
Rear spoiler 200 200 375  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 750 750
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
CD changer, in-dash       300
Rear spoiler 160 160 325  
Sunroof 800 800 675 675
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
CD changer, in-dash       270
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 1,925 1,450
Options (change) 960 960 1,720 1,305
Destination 695 695 650 650
Total Price $45,045 $53,270 $18,125 $18,550
Total Invoice $39,626 $46,349 $16,910 $17,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,461
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelGSGSSpectraSpectra
Trim300430EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6300hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$45,045$53,270$18,125$18,550
Adjustments for Features-7,110-8,7600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,935$44,510$18,125$18,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$0$75
Total Invoice$39,626$46,349$16,910$17,335
Adjustments for Features-6,255-7,6220-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,371$38,727$16,910$17,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,356$0$98

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelGSGSSpectraSpectra
Trim300430EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,955$9,605$845$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,110$8,760$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,255-7,6220-327

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062009
ModelGSSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in102.8 in
Length190.0 in177.2 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.2 ft3

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