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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: $18,495

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $15,674

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,295

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $13,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $16,695
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $15,610
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199  
Wiper de-icer     60    
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Sunroof         750
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125  
Wiper de-icer     53    
Antilock brakes (ABS)         360
Sunroof         675
Options (change) 514 514 574 514 1,150
Options (change) 325 325 378 325 1,035
Destination 810 810 810 810 650
Total Price $34,169 $37,069 $40,099 $45,694 $18,495
Total Invoice $31,122 $33,770 $36,805 $41,733 $17,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,827
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19205/50-16
Total Price$34,169$37,069$40,099$45,694$18,495
Adjustments for Features-7,685-8,660-6,760-10,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,484$28,409$33,339$35,209$18,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,855$8,725$0
Total Invoice$31,122$33,770$36,805$41,733$17,295
Adjustments for Features-7,000-7,889-6,205-9,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,122$25,881$30,600$32,157$17,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,759$6,478$8,035$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderSpectra5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0 $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric  $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$9,755$10,730$8,830$12,555$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,685$8,660$6,760$10,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,000-7,889-6,205-9,5760

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Spectra5

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,947 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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