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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: $17,780

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaION
TrimSXSX Limited3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $14,325
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $13,179
Sun and Sound Package     840
Travel Package     200
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Leather seating surfaces     700
Floor mats     80
Side curtain airbags     395
Rear spoiler     275
Sun and Sound Package     773
Travel Package     184
Antilock brakes (ABS)     368
Leather seating surfaces     644
Floor mats     74
Side curtain airbags     363
Rear spoiler     253
Options (change) 0 0 2,890
Options (change) 0 0 2,659
Destination 850 850 565
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $17,780
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $16,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,187
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaION
TrimSXSX Limited3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,790$36,890$17,780
Adjustments for Features-5,495-10,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,295$26,445$17,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$16,403
Adjustments for Features-5,125-9,7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,590$24,578$16,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$988$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn ION

Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaION
TrimSXSX Limited3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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 lumbar 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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,015$12,965$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,495$10,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,125-9,7070

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.2 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in67.2 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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