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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: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelAURAAURAAURARio
TrimXRXR V6HybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,760 $27,150 $26,240 $20,755
Base Invoice $23,151 $25,385 $24,534 $19,667
Convenience Package 590      
Sunroof 800 800 800  
Preferred Package     430  
Premium Trim Package     990  
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       120
Convenience Package 543      
Sunroof 736 736 736  
Preferred Package     396  
Premium Trim Package     911  
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 1,390 800 2,220 470
Options (change) 1,279 736 2,043 388
Destination 670 670 670 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $26,820 $28,620 $27,830 $22,075
Total Invoice $25,100 $26,791 $25,947 $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: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,227
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelAURAAURAAURARio
TrimXRXR V6HybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,820$28,620$27,830$22,075
Adjustments for Features-700-1,0250-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,120$27,595$27,830$21,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$1,710$0
Total Invoice$25,100$26,791$25,947$20,905
Adjustments for Features-655-9590-687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,445$25,832$25,947$20,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,387$1,502$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelAURAAURAAURARio
TrimXRXR V6HybridSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,750$2,725$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$1,025$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-655-9590-687

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092016
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 XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested27555%
Total Not Requested22545%

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%
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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