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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelAURAAURAOptima
TrimXEXREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,405 $25,675 $19,100
Base Invoice $19,079 $24,006 $17,605
Preferred Package 440    
Premium Trim Package 990 800  
Floor mats 80   85
Sunroof 800 800  
Machined alloy wheels 400    
Leather Package     1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Preferred Package 405    
Premium Trim Package 911 736  
Floor mats 74   65
Sunroof 736 736  
Machined alloy wheels 368    
Leather Package     890
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 2,710 1,600 2,255
Options (change) 2,494 1,472 1,953
Destination 650 650 590
Total Price $23,765 $27,925 $21,945
Total Invoice $22,223 $26,128 $20,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,420
Model Year200820082006
ModelAURAAURAOptima
TrimXEXREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/60-15
Total Price$23,765$27,925$21,945
Adjustments for Features-700-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$25,325$21,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,260$0
Total Invoice$22,223$26,128$20,148
Adjustments for Features-655-2,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,568$23,695$20,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,127$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082006
ModelAURAAURAOptima
TrimXEXREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,325$5,225$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-655-2,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelAURAOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length190.9 in185.8 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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