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Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,850

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,017

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelIONIONRioRio
Trim23LXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,300 $14,700 $12,815 $13,615
Base Invoice $11,501 $13,745 $12,160 $12,915
Preferred Package 995      
Side curtain airbags 395 395    
Floor mats 80 80 85 85
Rear spoiler 275 275 300  
Air conditioning 960      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400 400 400
Alloy wheels 440      
Power Package     600 600
Preferred Package 915      
Side curtain airbags 363 363    
Floor mats 74 74 65 65
Rear spoiler 253 253 250  
Air conditioning 883      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368 368 357 357
Alloy wheels 405      
Power Package     535 535
Options (change) 3,545 1,150 1,385 1,085
Options (change) 3,261 1,058 1,207 957
Destination 590 590 650 650
Total Price $16,435 $16,440 $14,850 $15,350
Total Invoice $15,352 $15,393 $14,017 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $713
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelIONIONRioRio
Trim23LXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4145hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$16,435$16,440$14,850$15,350
Adjustments for Features-500-8000-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,935$15,640$14,850$14,725
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$125$0
Total Invoice$15,352$15,393$14,017$14,522
Adjustments for Features-467-7490-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,885$14,644$14,017$13,931
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$86$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelIONIONRioRio
Trim23LXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Front side airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$1,250$1,550$750$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$800$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-467-7490-591

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072008
ModelIONRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in98.4 in
Length184.5 in166.9 in
Width67.2 in66.7 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 2

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150No
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alarm100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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