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Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaVUEVUE
TrimEXBaseV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $17,390 $21,390
Base Invoice $17,605 $15,999 $19,679
Leather Package 1,000 755  
Floor mats 85 80 80
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 600  
CD changer, remote 375    
Comfort Package   595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Sunroof   725 725
Alloy wheels   400  
Side curtain airbags   395 395
Leather seating surfaces     695
Fog lights     170
Leather Package 890 695  
Floor mats 65 74 74
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 552  
CD changer, remote 288    
Comfort Package   547 547
CD changer, in-dash   598 598
Sunroof   667 667
Alloy wheels   368  
Side curtain airbags   363 363
Leather seating surfaces     639
Fog lights     156
Options (change) 2,255 4,200 3,310
Options (change) 1,953 3,864 3,044
Destination 590 600 600
Total Price $21,945 $22,190 $25,300
Total Invoice $20,148 $20,463 $23,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $457
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaVUEVUE
TrimEXBaseV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4143hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT4M5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/70-16235/65-16
Total Price$21,945$22,190$25,300
Adjustments for Features-1550-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$22,190$24,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$20,148$20,463$23,323
Adjustments for Features-1420-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,006$20,463$22,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaVUEVUE
TrimEXBaseV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$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$350
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,595$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420-945

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaVUE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.6 in
Length185.8 in181.3 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height55.5 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft330.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.663.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE 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 VUE

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE V6

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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