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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: $24,490

Saturn AURA Green Line   
Difference: $10,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,837

Saturn AURA Green Line   
Difference: $9,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelAURAOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,900 $32,150
Base Invoice $22,346 $29,815
Preferred Package 440  
Sunroof 800  
Technology Package   2,350
Preferred Package 405  
Sunroof 736  
Technology Package   2,185
Options (change) 1,240 2,350
Options (change) 1,141 2,185
Destination 650 825
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $24,490 $35,325
Total Invoice $22,837 $32,825

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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: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,087
Model Year20082015
ModelAURAOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,490$35,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$28,975
Total Invoice$22,837$32,825
Adjustments for Features0-5,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,837$26,924

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelAURAOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,950$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,901

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelAURAOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.0 in
Length190.9 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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