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Lexus HS vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $19,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $17,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelHSHSSpectraSpectra
Trim250h250h PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,030 $39,800 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $33,698 $36,218 $14,540 $15,380
Rear spoiler 200 200 375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
CD changer, in-dash       300
Rear spoiler 172 172 325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
CD changer, in-dash       270
Options (change) 200 200 1,925 1,450
Options (change) 172 172 1,720 1,305
Destination 875 875 650 650
Total Price $38,105 $40,875 $18,125 $18,550
Total Invoice $34,745 $37,265 $16,910 $17,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,378
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelHSHSSpectraSpectra
Trim250h250h PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$38,105$40,875$18,125$18,550
Adjustments for Features-5,985-7,6350-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$33,240$18,125$18,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0$0
Total Invoice$34,745$37,265$16,910$17,335
Adjustments for Features-5,457-6,9610-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,288$30,304$16,910$16,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,016$0$28

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelHSHSSpectraSpectra
Trim250h250h PremiumEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $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  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,980$8,630$995$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,985$7,635$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,457-6,9610-397

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
ModelHSSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in
Length184.8 in177.2 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height59.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft312.2 ft3

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