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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: $14,495

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,212

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $2,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelIONRio
Trim3LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $13,600
Base Invoice $13,745 $13,340
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 199  
Floor mats 80 95
4-speed automatic 900  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Satellite radio 183  
Floor mats 74 72
4-speed automatic 841  
Options (change) 2,569 95
Options (change) 2,376 72
Destination 590 800
Total Price $17,859 $14,495
Total Invoice $16,711 $14,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $932
Model Year20072013
ModelIONRio
Trim3LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG29/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$17,859$14,495
Adjustments for Features-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,184$14,495
Total Invoice$16,711$14,212
Adjustments for Features-1,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,144$14,212

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072013
ModelIONRio
Trim3LX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry$225 
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
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5670

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072013
ModelIONRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in101.2 in
Length184.5 in171.9 in
Width67.2 in67.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,804 lb.2,403 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

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%

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