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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: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $16,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $15,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISSpectra
Trim250350FSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $16,450
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $15,380
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Sunroof       750
CD changer, in-dash       300
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Sunroof       675
CD changer, in-dash       270
Options (change) 389 389 0 1,450
Options (change) 268 268 0 1,305
Destination 875 875 875 650
Total Price $35,059 $41,484 $62,175 $18,550
Total Invoice $32,573 $38,546 $57,884 $17,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,490
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISSpectra
Trim250350FSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/50-16
Total Price$35,059$41,484$62,175$18,550
Adjustments for Features-5,110-6,760-8,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,949$34,724$53,865$18,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,916$0
Total Invoice$32,573$38,546$57,884$17,335
Adjustments for Features-4,748-6,281-7,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,825$32,265$50,148$17,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,440$22,323$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISSpectra
Trim250350FSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,530$9,080$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,110$6,760$8,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,748-6,281-7,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
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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