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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: $27,570

Saturn VUE Green Line   
Difference: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675

Saturn VUE Green Line   
Difference: $3,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelVUEOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,645 $25,700
Base Invoice $23,978 $24,020
Comfort and Convenience Package 925  
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
Sunroof 850  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Comfort and Convenience Package 851  
Premium Trim Package 989  
Sunroof 782  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 2,850 5,350
Options (change) 2,622 4,780
Destination 625 750
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $27,570 $31,800
Total Invoice $25,675 $29,550

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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: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,078
Model Year20082012
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)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,570$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,570$28,790
Total Invoice$25,675$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,675$26,753

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelVUEOptima
TrimGreen LineHybrid
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,797

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
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 opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Total Requested70578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested170026%
Total Not Requested475574%

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