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Kia Optima vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,905

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,518

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $3,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $14,325
Base Invoice $17,605 $13,179
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85 80
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 400
Rear spoiler 220 275
CD changer, remote 375  
Travel Package   200
Leather seating surfaces   700
CD changer, in-dash   240
Sunroof   725
Side curtain airbags   395
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65 74
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 368
Rear spoiler 169 253
CD changer, remote 288  
Travel Package   184
Leather seating surfaces   644
CD changer, in-dash   221
Sunroof   667
Side curtain airbags   363
Options (change) 2,475 3,015
Options (change) 2,122 2,774
Destination 590 565
Total Price $22,165 $17,905
Total Invoice $20,317 $16,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$22,165$17,905
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,735$17,905
Total Invoice$20,317$16,518
Adjustments for Features-1,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,006$16,518

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags $350
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3110

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.2 in
Length185.8 in184.5 in
Width71.5 in67.2 in
Height55.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

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