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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,260

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,906

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelAURAForte
TrimXEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,405 $21,300
Base Invoice $19,079 $20,130
Preferred Package 440  
Convenience Package 840  
3.5L V6 1,580  
Premium Trim Package 740  
Cargo mat 100 95
Machined alloy wheels 400  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Preferred Package 405  
Convenience Package 773  
3.5L V6 1,379  
Premium Trim Package 681  
Cargo mat 92 78
Machined alloy wheels 368  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 4,100 1,065
Options (change) 3,698 881
Destination 650 895
Total Price $25,155 $23,260
Total Invoice $23,427 $21,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year20082017
ModelAURAForte
TrimXEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,155$23,260
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,155$22,835
Total Invoice$23,427$21,906
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,427$21,506

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelAURAForte
TrimXEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelAURAForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length190.9 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,578 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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