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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: $22,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,255

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelVUEOptimaOptima
TrimV6EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,390 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $19,679 $19,620 $20,370
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Fog lights 170    
Floor mats 80    
Side curtain airbags 395    
CD changer, in-dash 650    
2.7L V6   1,000 1,000
Premium Package     2,000
Sun and Sound Package 915    
Fog lights 156    
Floor mats 74    
Side curtain airbags 363    
CD changer, in-dash 598    
2.7L V6   940 930
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 2,290 1,000 3,000
Options (change) 2,106 940 2,720
Destination 600 695 695
Total Price $24,280 $22,690 $25,670
Total Invoice $22,385 $21,255 $23,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,931
Model Year200620102010
ModelVUEOptimaOptima
TrimV6EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 7?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$24,280$22,690$25,670
Adjustments for Features0-855-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,280$21,835$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,355
Total Invoice$22,385$21,255$23,785
Adjustments for Features0-801-2,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,385$20,454$21,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,033

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620102010
ModelVUEOptimaOptima
TrimV6EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,670$4,525$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801-2,298

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelVUEOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in107.1 in
Length181.3 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height66.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,478 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE V6

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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