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Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,500

Saturn VUE Hybrid   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,494

Saturn VUE Hybrid   
Difference: $2,444

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelVUEOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,160 $30,990
Base Invoice $26,330 $28,752
Comfort and Convenience Package 1,120  
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
Universal garage door opener   350
Comfort and Convenience Package 1,030  
Premium Trim Package 989  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,195 350
Options (change) 2,019 291
Destination 695 895
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $29,500 $32,235
Total Invoice $27,494 $29,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $670
Model Year20092018
ModelVUEOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,500$32,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,500$30,325
Total Invoice$27,494$29,938
Adjustments for Features0-1,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,494$28,164

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelVUEOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
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
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
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 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Total Value of Features$3,140$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,774

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelVUEOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in110.4 in
Length180.1 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height67.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,789 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE Hybrid

Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested80580%
Total Not Requested20020%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%

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