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Saturn ION vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,134

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $5,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,951

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelIONForte
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $21,600
Base Invoice $13,745 $20,410
Travel Package 200  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Satellite radio 199  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80 125
Rear spoiler 275 295
Universal garage door opener   350
Travel Package 184  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Satellite radio 183  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74 102
Rear spoiler 253 244
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,844 770
Options (change) 2,616 637
Destination 590 895
Total Price $18,134 $23,265
Total Invoice $16,951 $21,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,190
Model Year20072018
ModelIONForte
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$18,134$23,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,134$19,235
Total Invoice$16,951$21,942
Adjustments for Features0-3,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,951$18,141

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelIONForte
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$945$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,801

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelIONForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in179.5 in
Width67.2 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,752 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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