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Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio 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 Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,470

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $8,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920102010
ModelAURAAURAAURAAURARioRio
TrimXEXRXR V6HybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,655 $24,760 $27,150 $26,240 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $21,182 $23,151 $25,385 $24,534 $13,330 $13,990
Preferred Package 430     430    
Value Package         600  
195/55HR15         285  
Floor mats         95 95
Preferred Package 396     396    
Value Package         535  
195/55HR15         250  
Floor mats         72 72
Options (change) 430 0 0 430 980 95
Options (change) 396 0 0 396 857 72
Destination 670 670 670 670 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $23,755 $25,430 $27,820 $26,040 $15,470 $15,685
Total Invoice $22,248 $23,821 $26,055 $24,300 $14,882 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,124
Model Year200920092009200920102010
ModelAURAAURAAURAAURARioRio
TrimXEXRXR V6HybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$23,755$25,430$27,820$26,040$15,470$15,685
Adjustments for Features-3,105-4,455-5,280-3,1550-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,650$20,975$22,540$22,885$15,470$15,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,890$2,235$360$0
Total Invoice$22,248$23,821$26,055$24,300$14,882$14,757
Adjustments for Features-2,908-4,173-4,945-2,9440-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,340$19,648$21,110$21,356$14,882$14,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$1,770$2,016$666$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200920092009200920102010
ModelAURAAURAAURAAURARioRio
TrimXEXRXR V6HybridLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic   $800  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass  $0   
Fog lights  $125  $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100     
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,800$5,150$5,975$3,850$695$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$4,455$5,280$3,155$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,908-4,173-4,945-2,9440-541

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092010
ModelAURARio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in98.4 in
Length190.9 in167.3 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Floor mats75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested17537%
Total Not Requested30063%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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