Saturn ASTRA
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Saturn ASTRA Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Saturn ASTRA rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Saturn ASTRA reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Saturn | ASTRA |  | 113 8.4 20400 | |
To see how the Saturn ASTRA's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Saturn ASTRA. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Saturn | ASTRA | 67 11.6 26000 | ||
To see how the Saturn ASTRA's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Saturn ASTRA--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Saturn ASTRA Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Saturn ASTRA repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2009 Saturn ASTRA Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Saturn ASTRA Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Saturn ASTRA Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Saturn ASTRA's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
If you are unsure about the Saturn ASTRA's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.
More information about extended car warranties: Saturn ASTRA extended warranty tips.
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Saturn ASTRA MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Saturn ASTRA. Price the Saturn ASTRA.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2-door Hatch | XR | 19,545 | 18,275 | 670 |
| 2009 | 4-door Hatch | XE | 17,045 | 15,937 | 670 |
| XR | 18,595 | 17,386 | 670 |
Saturn ASTRA Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Saturn ASTRA and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Saturn ASTRA price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Saturn ASTRA.
Dealer Price Quotes
Saturn ASTRA Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Saturn ASTRA Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Saturn ASTRA's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Saturn ASTRA, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Saturn ASTRA Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Saturn ASTRA?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a ASTRA--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Saturn ASTRA review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Saturn ASTRA Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Saturn ASTRA tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Saturn ASTRA--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Saturn ASTRA Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the ASTRA by owners, visit:
SaturnFans.com -- Saturn ASTRA forum
GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum
2009 Saturn ASTRA Specifications
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| Body | 2-door Hatch | 4-door Hatch |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 102.9 | 102.9 |
| Length | 170.5 | 170.5 |
| Width | 69.0 | 69.0 |
| Height | 55.8 | 57.4 |
| Curb Weight | 2833 | 2921 |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| R1 Headroom | 37.8 | 38.9 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 53.9 | 53.9 |
| R1 Hip Room | 51.3 | 51.8 |
| R1 Legroom | 42.3 | 42.0 |
| R2 Headroom | 36.6 | 38.3 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 | 52.8 |
| R2 Hip Room | 51.0 | 51.4 |
| R2 Legroom | 35.0 | 35.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 | 12.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 38.0 | 44.8 |
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2009 Saturn ASTRA 2-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | XR |
|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 138@6300 TQ: 125@3800 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/45VR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/40ZR18 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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2009 Saturn ASTRA 4-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | XE | XR |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 138@6300 TQ: 125@3800 | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 138@6300 TQ: 125@3800 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55R16 tires | 205/55R16 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45VR17 tires | |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | |
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