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Saturn VUE vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,418

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelVUEForte
TrimXRSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,395 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,744 $22,422
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
Convenience Package 645  
3.6L V6 1,040  
Cargo cover 85  
Navigation system 2,145  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325  
Sunroof 850  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Floor mats   125
Remote start   495
Premium Trim Package 989  
Convenience Package 593  
3.6L V6 973  
Cargo cover 78  
Navigation system 1,973  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299  
Sunroof 782  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Floor mats   102
Remote start   410
Options (change) 6,165 4,645
Options (change) 5,687 4,101
Destination 695 895
Total Price $32,255 $29,340
Total Invoice $30,126 $27,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,446
Model Year20092018
ModelVUEForte
TrimXRSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine257hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,255$29,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$27,480
Total Invoice$30,126$27,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,126$25,680

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelVUEForte
TrimXRSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,738

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelVUEForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.6 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in171.3 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height67.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested220053%
Total Not Requested195047%

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