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Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,775

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,541

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelIONOptima
Trim3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $30,500
Base Invoice $13,745 $28,380
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Travel Package 200  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Rear spoiler 275  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Travel Package 184  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Rear spoiler 253  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
Options (change) 3,485 0
Options (change) 3,206 0
Destination 590 895
Total Price $18,775 $31,395
Total Invoice $17,541 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,489
Model Year20072018
ModelIONOptima
Trim3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$18,775$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,775$23,625
Total Invoice$17,541$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-7,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,541$22,030

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelIONOptima
Trim3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
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
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,245$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,245

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelIONOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.4 in
Length184.5 in191.1 in
Width67.2 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,752 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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