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Kia Spectra vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,425

Saturn ION 2   
Difference: $700

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,263

Saturn ION 2   
Difference: $647

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelSpectraSpectraIONION
TrimEXSX23
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $12,300 $14,700
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $11,501 $13,745
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400 400 400
Sunroof 750 750 750 750
Rear spoiler 375   275 275
Alloy wheels 400   440  
CD changer, in-dash   300 240 240
Preferred Package     995  
Air conditioning     960  
Floor mats     80 80
Side curtain airbags     395 395
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360 368 368
Sunroof 675 675 690 690
Rear spoiler 325   253 253
Alloy wheels 360   405  
CD changer, in-dash   270 221 221
Preferred Package     915  
Air conditioning     883  
Floor mats     74 74
Side curtain airbags     363 363
Options (change) 1,925 1,450 4,535 2,140
Options (change) 1,720 1,305 4,172 1,969
Destination 650 650 590 590
Total Price $18,125 $18,550 $17,425 $17,430
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,335 $16,263 $16,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $864
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelSpectraSpectraIONION
TrimEXSX23
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4145hp I4145hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16195/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$18,125$18,550$17,425$17,430
Adjustments for Features-25-3750-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,100$18,175$17,425$17,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$295$0
Total Invoice$16,910$17,335$16,263$16,304
Adjustments for Features-23-3500-281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,887$16,985$16,263$16,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$98$240$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelSpectraSpectraIONION
TrimEXSX23
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,000$1,350$975$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$375$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-3500-281

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20092007
ModelSpectraION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.2 in
Length177.2 in184.5 in
Width68.3 in67.2 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 2

Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alarm100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested107591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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