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Saturn AURA

Saturn AURA Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Saturn AURA 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 AURA reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008SaturnAURA

64

Fewest         Most

43
8.3
12000
2007SaturnAURA

83

Fewest         Most

100
8.8
24400
 

To see how the Saturn AURA's reliability compares to that of competing car models, and for a table key, click here. New results quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Saturn AURA--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 AURA Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Saturn AURA 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 Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Saturn AURA 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 AURA Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Saturn AURA's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Saturn AURA's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Saturn AURA 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 AURA. Price the Saturn AURA.

Saturn AURA Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Saturn AURA and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Saturn AURA price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Saturn AURA.

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Saturn AURA 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 AURA Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Saturn AURA's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Saturn AURA, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Saturn AURA Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Saturn AURA?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a AURA--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 AURA review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Saturn AURA Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Saturn AURA tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Saturn AURA--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.

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Saturn AURA Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the AURA by owners, visit:

GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum

SaturnFans.com -- Saturn AURA forum

2009 Saturn AURA Specifications

Body4-door Sedan
Wheelbase112.3
Length190.9
Width70.3
Height57.6
Curb Weight3578
Fuel Capacity16.0
R1 Headroom39.4
R1 Shoulder Room55.9
R1 Hip Room53.0
R1 Legroom42.2
R2 Headroom37.4
R2 Shoulder Room54.0
R2 Hip Room52.2
R2 Legroom37.6
Cargo Volume14.9
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2009 Saturn AURA 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimXEXRXR V6Hybrid
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 169@6400
TQ: 160@4500
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 169@6400
TQ: 160@4500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 252@6300
TQ: 251@3200
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
HP: 164@6400
TQ: 159@5000
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/55R17 tires215/55R17 tires225/50R18 tires215/55R17 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional Audio Unbranded audio system, 240W, 8 speakersUnbranded audio system, 240W, 8 speakers 
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