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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: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelVUEOptima
TrimXREX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $19,895
Base Invoice $23,744 $18,510
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
3.6L V6 1,040  
Sunroof 850  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Trim Package 989  
3.6L V6 973  
Sunroof 782  
CD changer, in-dash 271  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 3,260 2,955
Options (change) 3,015 2,580
Destination 695 675
Total Price $29,350 $23,525
Total Invoice $27,454 $21,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,188
Model Year20092008
ModelVUEOptima
TrimXREX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/60-16
Total Price$29,350$23,525
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$23,525
Total Invoice$27,454$21,765
Adjustments for Features-1,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,953$21,765

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelVUEOptima
TrimXREX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$3,380$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5010

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See a complete comparison of Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelVUEOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in107.1 in
Length180.1 in186.4 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height67.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.3 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn VUE vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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