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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: $17,750

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $12,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,585

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $10,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelISISSpectraSpectra
Trim250350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $14,540 $15,380
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
CD changer, in-dash       300
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
CD changer, in-dash       270
Options (change) 0 0 1,550 1,450
Options (change) 0 0 1,395 1,305
Destination 590 590 650 650
Total Price $30,580 $36,030 $17,750 $18,550
Total Invoice $26,979 $31,776 $16,585 $17,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,525
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelISISSpectraSpectra
Trim250350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$30,580$36,030$17,750$18,550
Adjustments for Features-4,385-5,4350-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,195$30,595$17,750$18,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$250
Total Invoice$26,979$31,776$16,585$17,335
Adjustments for Features-3,869-4,7930-514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,110$26,983$16,585$16,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0$236

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelISISSpectraSpectra
Trim250350EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $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$250  
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
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,130$6,180$745$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$5,435$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,869-4,7930-514

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062009
ModelISSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in102.8 in
Length180.1 in177.2 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.2 ft3

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