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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $14,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $13,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelWRXWRXSpectraSpectra
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $14,540 $15,380
Bodyside moldings 267 267    
Rear spoiler     375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400 400
Alloy wheels     400  
Sunroof     750 750
Bodyside moldings 173 173    
Rear spoiler     325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360 360
Alloy wheels     360  
Sunroof     675 675
Options (change) 267 267 1,925 1,150
Options (change) 173 173 1,720 1,035
Destination 860 860 650 650
Total Price $32,722 $42,022 $18,125 $18,250
Total Invoice $30,741 $39,620 $16,910 $17,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,943
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelWRXWRXSpectraSpectra
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$32,722$42,022$18,125$18,250
Adjustments for Features-7,390-9,4650-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,332$32,557$18,125$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$100$0
Total Invoice$30,741$39,620$16,910$17,065
Adjustments for Features-6,943-8,9240-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,798$30,696$16,910$16,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,898$55$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelWRXWRXSpectraSpectra
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,960$10,035$570$795
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,390$9,465$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,943-8,9240-210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
ModelWRXSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in102.8 in
Length180.9 in177.2 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.2 ft3

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