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Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $21,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $19,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelISISISSpectraSpectra
Trim200t300350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $14,540 $15,380
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Alloy wheels       400  
Sunroof       750 750
Rear spoiler 259 259 259 325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360 360
Alloy wheels       360  
Sunroof       675 675
Options (change) 389 389 389 1,925 1,150
Options (change) 259 259 259 1,720 1,035
Destination 975 975 975 650 650
Total Price $39,189 $41,564 $42,734 $18,125 $18,250
Total Invoice $36,412 $38,620 $39,708 $16,910 $17,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,604
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelISISISSpectraSpectra
Trim200t300350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M5M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$39,189$41,564$42,734$18,125$18,250
Adjustments for Features-8,560-10,260-8,5600-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,629$31,304$34,174$18,125$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$100$0
Total Invoice$36,412$38,620$39,708$16,910$17,065
Adjustments for Features-7,953-9,533-7,9540-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,459$29,087$31,754$16,910$16,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$3,295$55$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelISISISSpectraSpectra
Trim200t300350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation app$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,030$10,730$9,030$470$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,560$10,260$8,560$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,953-9,533-7,9540-210

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20172009
ModelISSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in102.8 in
Length184.3 in177.2 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.2 ft3

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