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Kia Rio vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,990

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,676

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $3,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelRioION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $14,325
Base Invoice $17,627 $13,179
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 130 80
Partial leather seating sufaces 500  
Travel Package   200
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Leather seating surfaces   700
Side curtain airbags   395
Satellite radio   325
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 104 74
Partial leather seating sufaces 460  
Travel Package   184
Antilock brakes (ABS)   368
Leather seating surfaces   644
Side curtain airbags   363
Satellite radio   299
Options (change) 980 2,100
Options (change) 855 1,932
Destination 895 565
Total Price $20,275 $16,990
Total Invoice $19,377 $15,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,153
Model Year20182006
ModelRioION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$20,275$16,990
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,655$16,990
Total Invoice$19,377$15,676
Adjustments for Features-1,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,829$15,676

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182006
ModelRioION
TrimEX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Total Value of Features$3,515$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5480

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182006
ModelRioION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in103.2 in
Length172.6 in184.5 in
Width67.9 in67.2 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.7 ft3

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

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 surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested90086%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

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