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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: $18,330

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,132

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $3,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelIONOptima
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $19,895
Base Invoice $13,745 $18,510
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Travel Package 200  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
Rear spoiler 275 200
Sunroof 750  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Travel Package 184  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
Rear spoiler 253 160
Sunroof 690  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 3,040 2,150
Options (change) 2,797 1,900
Destination 590 675
Total Price $18,330 $22,720
Total Invoice $17,132 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,373
Model Year20072008
ModelIONOptima
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$18,330$22,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,330$19,940
Total Invoice$17,132$21,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,132$18,505

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelIONOptima
Trim3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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
Total Value of Features$770$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,580

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072008
ModelIONOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in107.1 in
Length184.5 in186.4 in
Width67.2 in71.1 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 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
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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