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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: $18,485

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,051

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelIONOptima
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $20,995
Base Invoice $13,179 $19,620
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Travel Package 200  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Floor mats 80  
Satellite radio 325  
Side curtain airbags 395  
4-speed automatic 900  
2.7L V6   1,000
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Travel Package 184  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Floor mats 74  
Satellite radio 299  
Side curtain airbags 363  
4-speed automatic 828  
2.7L V6   940
Options (change) 3,595 1,000
Options (change) 3,307 940
Destination 565 695
Total Price $18,485 $22,690
Total Invoice $17,051 $21,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,279
Model Year20062010
ModelIONOptima
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$18,485$22,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,485$20,635
Total Invoice$17,051$21,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,051$19,330

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelIONOptima
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,570$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,925

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelIONOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in107.1 in
Length184.5 in189.0 in
Width67.2 in71.1 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,804 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima 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
170 hp@6200
162 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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