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BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,780

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $15,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,157

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $14,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3XEXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $20,405 $25,675
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $19,079 $24,006
Premium Package 3,100              
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 475              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050   0 800 800
Wood trim           0    
Preferred Package             440  
Enhanced Convenience Package             425 425
Convenience Package             840  
Premium Trim Package             740 800
Floor mats             80  
Machined alloy wheels             400  
Premium Package 2,820              
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455      
Folding second row seats 430              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof   955 955 955   0 736 736
Wood trim           0    
Preferred Package             405  
Enhanced Convenience Package             391 391
Convenience Package             773  
Premium Trim Package             681 736
Floor mats             74  
Machined alloy wheels             368  
Options (change) 6,075 3,550 3,550 3,550 2,500 1,500 3,725 2,025
Options (change) 5,525 3,230 3,230 3,230 2,275 1,365 3,428 1,863
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $40,220 $42,895 $44,395 $44,244 $49,295 $65,995 $24,780 $28,350
Total Invoice $37,700 $40,185 $41,565 $41,109 $46,085 $61,460 $23,157 $26,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,828
Model Year20162016201620162016201620082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3XEXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6A4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 6240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$40,220$42,895$44,395$44,244$49,295$65,995$24,780$28,350
Adjustments for Features-1,830-2,755-2,855-2,880-3,505-5,0700-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,390$40,140$41,540$41,364$45,790$60,925$24,780$27,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,150$2,974$7,400$22,535$0$2,270
Total Invoice$37,700$40,185$41,565$41,109$46,085$61,460$23,157$26,519
Adjustments for Features-1,715-2,581-2,673-2,676-3,277-4,7220-1,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,985$37,604$38,892$38,433$42,808$56,738$23,157$25,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,619$2,907$2,448$6,823$20,753$0$2,146

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20162016201620162016201620082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAURAAURA
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3XEXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300    
4-speed automatic      $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   $100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals      $125$125
Proximity key$250   $250$250  
Remote app     $25  
Remote start      $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
8 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0  
App support     $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player     $0  
Handwriting recognition     $200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet     $150  
Media drive     $15  
Navigation map updates, three years     $0  
Navigation system     $600  
Rear seat audio controls       $25
S Voice support     $0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   $250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0  
Surround sound     $250  
Traffic + travel information     $25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio     $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights     $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights    $1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150  
Xenon HID headlights     $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150$150  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels      $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels      $350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$5,280$5,380$5,405$6,030$7,595$2,525$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$2,755$2,855$2,880$3,505$5,070$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,715-2,581-2,673-2,676-3,277-4,7220-1,216

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20162008
Model3-SeriesAURA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.3 in
Length182.5 in190.9 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested172557%
Total Not Requested132543%

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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