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Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,295

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $12,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonSpectra
TrimXLXLSLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,845 $32,145 $35,185 $15,995
Base Invoice $25,156 $28,607 $31,312 $14,955
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347 347  
Remote start 499 499 499 250
Alarm 220      
Sunroof 860     700
CD changer, in-dash       300
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236 236  
Remote start 356 356 356 215
Alarm 176      
Sunroof 688     625
CD changer, in-dash       250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Options (change) 1,926 846 846 1,650
Options (change) 1,456 592 592 1,450
Destination 720 720 720 650
Total Price $30,491 $33,711 $36,751 $18,295
Total Invoice $27,332 $29,919 $32,624 $17,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,937
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonSpectra
TrimXLXLSLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/50-16
Total Price$30,491$33,711$36,751$18,295
Adjustments for Features-2,610-4,435-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,881$29,276$30,241$18,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$2,360$0
Total Invoice$27,332$29,919$32,624$17,055
Adjustments for Features-2,340-3,936-5,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,992$25,983$26,845$17,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$991$1,853$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonSpectra
TrimXLXLSLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,055$5,880$7,955$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$4,435$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,340-3,936-5,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20092008
ModelAvalonSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in102.8 in
Length197.2 in177.2 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XL

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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