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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: $18,375

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $9,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSpectraSpectra
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,460 $28,570 $32,690 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $23,729 $26,621 $30,453 $14,540 $15,380
Convenience Package 1,350        
Floor mats 210 210 210    
Rear spoiler 405 405 405 375  
Sunroof   800   750 750
Remote start       250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Alloy wheels       400  
Convenience Package 1,194        
Floor mats 159 159 159    
Rear spoiler 344 344 344 325  
Sunroof   708   675 675
Remote start       215 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360 360
Alloy wheels       360  
Options (change) 1,965 1,415 615 2,175 1,400
Options (change) 1,697 1,211 503 1,935 1,250
Destination 835 835 835 650 650
Total Price $28,260 $30,820 $34,140 $18,375 $18,500
Total Invoice $26,261 $28,667 $31,791 $17,125 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,698
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSpectraSpectra
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$28,260$30,820$34,140$18,375$18,500
Adjustments for Features-4,835-6,260-8,3350-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,425$24,560$25,805$18,375$18,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$2,380$100$0
Total Invoice$26,261$28,667$31,791$17,125$17,280
Adjustments for Features-4,493-5,823-7,7620-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,768$22,844$24,029$17,125$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,076$2,261$55$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSpectraSpectra
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
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  
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  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
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  
Power height adjuster, driver 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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,530$6,955$9,030$695$920
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$6,260$8,335$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,493-5,823-7,7620-210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.8 in
Length191.9 in177.2 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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