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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,795

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,495

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $6,966

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Model Year2006200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimBaseSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $16,695
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $15,610
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650  
3.3L V6 1,060      
Alloy wheels 520      
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Fog lights 110      
Sunroof 900 900   750
Value Package     560  
CD changer, in-dash       300
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
4-speed automatic       1,000
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559  
3.3L V6 944      
Alloy wheels 416      
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Fog lights 88      
Sunroof 720 720   675
Value Package     504  
CD changer, in-dash       270
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
4-speed automatic       930
Options (change) 3,636 1,946 1,316 2,450
Options (change) 3,025 1,577 1,129 2,235
Destination 605 605 605 650
Total Price $28,771 $30,316 $32,381 $19,795
Total Invoice $25,461 $26,892 $28,842 $18,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,143
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimBaseSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17205/50-16
Total Price$28,771$30,316$32,381$19,795
Adjustments for Features-930-1,555-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,841$28,761$28,476$19,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$635$0
Total Invoice$25,461$26,892$28,842$18,495
Adjustments for Features-823-1,379-3,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,638$25,513$25,364$18,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$726$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimBaseSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input   $50
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,475$5,825$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$1,555$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-823-1,379-3,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderSpectra5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in102.8 in
Length184.6 in171.3 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height67.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft352.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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