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Kia Forte vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,134

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $5,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,951

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelForteION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $14,700
Base Invoice $20,410 $13,745
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125 80
Rear spoiler 295 275
Travel Package   200
Enhanced Performance Package   995
Leather seating surfaces   700
Satellite radio   199
Side curtain airbags   395
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102 74
Rear spoiler 244 253
Travel Package   184
Enhanced Performance Package   915
Leather seating surfaces   644
Satellite radio   183
Side curtain airbags   363
Options (change) 770 2,844
Options (change) 637 2,616
Destination 895 590
Total Price $23,265 $18,134
Total Invoice $21,942 $16,951

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,190
Model Year20182007
ModelForteION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,265$18,134
Adjustments for Features-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,235$18,134
Total Invoice$21,942$16,951
Adjustments for Features-3,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,141$16,951

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182007
ModelForteION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,975$945
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8010

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Saturn ION features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182007
ModelForteION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.2 in
Length179.5 in184.5 in
Width70.1 in67.2 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Saturn ION specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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