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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelAURAAURARio
TrimXEXRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,405 $25,675 $20,755
Base Invoice $19,079 $24,006 $19,667
Preferred Package 440    
Convenience Package 840    
Premium Trim Package 740 800  
Floor mats 80   120
Sunroof 800 800  
Machined alloy wheels 400    
Universal garage door opener     350
Preferred Package 405    
Convenience Package 773    
Premium Trim Package 681 736  
Floor mats 74   97
Sunroof 736 736  
Machined alloy wheels 368    
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,300 1,600 470
Options (change) 3,037 1,472 388
Destination 650 650 850
Total Price $24,355 $27,925 $22,075
Total Invoice $22,766 $26,128 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,690
Model Year200820082016
ModelAURAAURARio
TrimXEXRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$24,355$27,925$22,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,355$26,625$21,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,270$0
Total Invoice$22,766$26,128$20,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,216-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,766$24,912$20,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,146$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082016
ModelAURAAURARio
TrimXEXRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,275$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,216-829

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082016
ModelAURARio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in101.2 in
Length190.9 in172.0 in
Width70.3 in67.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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