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Volvo S40 vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,020

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $11,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,815

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40Spectra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $15,995
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $14,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Sunroof     700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
CD changer, in-dash     250
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Sunroof     625
Options (change) 550 550 1,400
Options (change) 517 517 1,235
Destination 875 875 625
Total Price $29,175 $32,575 $18,020
Total Invoice $27,477 $30,673 $16,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,147
Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40Spectra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-16
Total Price$29,175$32,575$18,020
Adjustments for Features-2,670-4,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,505$27,880$18,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$27,477$30,673$16,815
Adjustments for Features-2,515-4,4210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,962$26,252$16,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40Spectra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,040$6,065$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$4,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,515-4,4210

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20112007
ModelS40Spectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in102.8 in
Length176.2 in177.2 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.2 ft3

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