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Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,645

Saturn VUE Green Line   
Difference: $1,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,904

Saturn VUE Green Line   
Difference: $1,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelVUEOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,645 $26,500
Base Invoice $23,978 $24,760
Comfort and Convenience Package 925  
Comfort and Convenience Package 851  
Options (change) 925 0
Options (change) 851 0
Destination 625 750
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $25,645 $27,250
Total Invoice $23,904 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE Green Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,802
Model Year20082011
ModelVUEOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/65-16
Total Price$25,645$27,250
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,435$27,250
Total Invoice$23,904$25,510
Adjustments for Features-1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,708$25,510

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelVUEOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
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 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $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 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Media drive, small $5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1960

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelVUEOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in110.0 in
Length180.1 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height67.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,789 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE Green Line

Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested60567%
Total Not Requested30033%

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