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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $9,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $8,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSpectra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $15,995
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $14,955
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Floor mats 160 160 160 160  
Fog lights 300        
Body kit 340 340 340    
Sunroof 900       700
Sport Plus Package   2,600      
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800  
CD changer, in-dash         300
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Fog lights 248        
Body kit 262 262 262    
Sunroof 780       625
Sport Plus Package   2,255      
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694  
CD changer, in-dash         250
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360
Options (change) 2,500 3,900 1,300 960 1,400
Options (change) 2,103 3,330 1,075 813 1,235
Destination 605 605 605 605 650
Total Price $27,055 $28,105 $29,305 $31,215 $18,045
Total Invoice $25,007 $25,761 $27,020 $28,839 $16,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,255
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSpectra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$27,055$28,105$29,305$31,215$18,045
Adjustments for Features-3,150-1,500-3,975-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$26,605$25,330$27,890$18,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,425$3,985$0
Total Invoice$25,007$25,761$27,020$28,839$16,840
Adjustments for Features-2,912-1,375-3,665-3,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,095$24,386$23,355$25,767$16,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,291$1,260$3,672$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSpectra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input    $50
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,820$2,170$4,645$3,995$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$1,500$3,975$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,912-1,375-3,665-3,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in102.8 in
Length192.3 in177.2 in
Width70.4 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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