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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelAURAOptima
TrimXR V6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,150 $19,395
Base Invoice $25,385 $18,045
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800 800
2.7L V6   1,005
Leather seating surfaces   600
Convenience Package   700
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Sunroof 736 715
2.7L V6   845
Leather seating surfaces   535
Convenience Package   625
Options (change) 1,100 3,105
Options (change) 1,012 2,720
Destination 670 640
Total Price $28,920 $23,140
Total Invoice $27,067 $21,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,188
Model Year20092007
ModelAURAOptima
TrimXR V6EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/60-16
Total Price$28,920$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$23,140
Total Invoice$27,067$21,405
Adjustments for Features-1,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,593$21,405

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
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
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$3,150$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4740

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelAURAOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in107.1 in
Length190.9 in186.4 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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