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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: $17,905

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,741

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelIONRio
Trim3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $20,755
Base Invoice $13,745 $19,667
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Travel Package 200  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80 120
Universal garage door opener   350
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Travel Package 184  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74 97
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,615 470
Options (change) 2,406 388
Destination 590 850
Total Price $17,905 $22,075
Total Invoice $16,741 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $513
Model Year20072016
ModelIONRio
Trim3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$17,905$22,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,905$18,220
Total Invoice$16,741$20,905
Adjustments for Features0-3,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,741$17,254

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072016
ModelIONRio
Trim3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$820$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,651

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072016
ModelIONRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in101.2 in
Length184.5 in172.0 in
Width67.2 in67.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.2,730 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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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Kia Rio specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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