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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: $23,110

Saturn VUE V6   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,309

Saturn VUE V6   
Difference: $2,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaVUE
TrimEX TurboSXV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $21,390
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $19,679
Floor mats     80
MP3-compatible player     150
Satellite radio     325
Side curtain airbags     395
Fog lights     170
Floor mats     74
MP3-compatible player     138
Satellite radio     299
Side curtain airbags     363
Fog lights     156
Options (change) 0 0 1,120
Options (change) 0 0 1,030
Destination 750 750 600
Total Price $25,850 $27,250 $23,110
Total Invoice $24,205 $25,510 $21,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Saturn VUE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $316
Model Year201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaVUE
TrimEX TurboSXV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18235/65-16
Total Price$25,850$27,250$23,110
Adjustments for Features-2,755-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,095$23,845$23,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$24,205$25,510$21,309
Adjustments for Features-2,580-3,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,625$22,322$21,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$697$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaVUE
TrimEX TurboSXV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,850$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,580-3,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaVUE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.6 in
Length190.7 in181.3 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,478 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft330.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.8 ft3

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