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BMW 1-Series vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,780

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,157

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $8,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim128i135iXEXR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $20,405 $25,675
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $19,079 $24,006
Premium Package 2,650 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Preferred Package     440  
Enhanced Convenience Package     425 425
Convenience Package     840  
Premium Trim Package     740 800
Floor mats     80  
Sunroof     800 800
Machined alloy wheels     400  
Premium Package 2,410 1,775    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Preferred Package     405  
Enhanced Convenience Package     391 391
Convenience Package     773  
Premium Trim Package     681 736
Floor mats     74  
Sunroof     736 736
Machined alloy wheels     368  
Options (change) 4,050 3,350 3,725 2,025
Options (change) 3,685 3,050 3,428 1,863
Destination 875 875 650 650
Total Price $34,375 $40,575 $24,780 $28,350
Total Invoice $31,855 $37,565 $23,157 $26,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,581
Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim128i135iXEXR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 6240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,375$40,575$24,780$28,350
Adjustments for Features-1,205-2,0550-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$38,520$24,780$27,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$0$2,270
Total Invoice$31,855$37,565$23,157$26,519
Adjustments for Features-1,117-1,9030-1,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,738$35,662$23,157$25,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,924$0$2,146

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year2011201120082008
Model1-Series1-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim128i135iXEXR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50 $50
Stability control$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,655$2,600$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$2,055$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,117-1,9030-1,216

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20112008
Model1-SeriesAURA
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in112.3 in
Length171.7 in190.9 in
Width68.8 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested225565%
Total Not Requested120035%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135560%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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