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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelAURAForte
TrimXR V6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,150 $18,895
Base Invoice $25,385 $18,000
Sunroof 800 750
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof 736 655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 800 1,750
Options (change) 736 1,525
Destination 670 695
Total Price $28,620 $21,340
Total Invoice $26,791 $20,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,190
Model Year20092011
ModelAURAForte
TrimXR V6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,620$21,340
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,145$21,340
Total Invoice$26,791$20,220
Adjustments for Features-1,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,410$20,220

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelAURAForte
TrimXR V6SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,825$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3810

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092011
ModelAURAForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in104.3 in
Length190.9 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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