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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,770

Saturn AURA Green Line   
Difference: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Saturn AURA Green Line   
Difference: $3,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelAURAOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,900 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,346 $24,760
Preferred Package 440  
Floor mats 80  
Preferred Package 405  
Floor mats 74  
Options (change) 520 0
Options (change) 479 0
Destination 650 750
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $23,770 $27,250
Total Invoice $22,175 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA Green Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,581
Model Year20082011
ModelAURAOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/65-16
Total Price$23,770$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$26,445
Total Invoice$22,175$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$24,756

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelAURAOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Media drive, small $5
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 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-754

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelAURAOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.0 in
Length190.9 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA Green Line

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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