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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: $18,295

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $13,594

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $11,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $15,995
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $14,955
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 250
CD changer, in-dash 320   300
Sunroof 850 850 700
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 215
CD changer, in-dash 240   250
Sunroof 680 680 625
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 1,884 1,654 1,650
Options (change) 1,420 1,240 1,450
Destination 745 745 650
Total Price $31,889 $35,469 $18,295
Total Invoice $28,573 $31,747 $17,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,544
Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/50-16
Total Price$31,889$35,469$18,295
Adjustments for Features-4,435-7,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,454$28,084$18,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$28,573$31,747$17,055
Adjustments for Features-3,974-6,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,599$25,137$17,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year200920092008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimSportLimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,605$8,555$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$7,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,974-6,6100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderSpectra5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in102.8 in
Length188.4 in171.3 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,845 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft352.8 ft3

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