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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima 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 Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelAURAOptima
TrimXR V6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,150 $20,690
Base Invoice $25,385 $19,255
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Sunroof 736  
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 1,100 3,275
Options (change) 1,012 2,865
Destination 670 675
Total Price $28,920 $24,640
Total Invoice $27,067 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,781
Model Year20092009
ModelAURAOptima
TrimXR V6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$28,920$24,640
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$24,640
Total Invoice$27,067$22,795
Adjustments for Features-4910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,576$22,795

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
ModelAURAOptima
TrimXR V6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,075$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4910

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
ModelAURAOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.1 in
Length190.9 in189.0 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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