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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,555

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,030

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $4,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMX-5 MiataAURAAURA
TrimGrand TouringXEXR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $20,405 $25,675
Base Invoice $25,617 $19,079 $24,006
Satellite radio 430    
Preferred Package   440  
Premium Trim Package   740 800
Convenience Package   840  
Floor mats   80  
Machined alloy wheels   400  
Sunroof     800
Satellite radio 344    
Preferred Package   405  
Premium Trim Package   681 736
Convenience Package   773  
Floor mats   74  
Machined alloy wheels   368  
Sunroof     736
Options (change) 430 2,500 1,600
Options (change) 344 2,301 1,472
Destination 795 650 650
Total Price $28,325 $23,555 $27,925
Total Invoice $26,756 $22,030 $26,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,329
Model Year201220082008
ModelMX-5 MiataAURAAURA
TrimGrand TouringXEXR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6A4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,325$23,555$27,925
Adjustments for Features-4200-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,905$23,555$25,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,170
Total Invoice$26,756$22,030$26,128
Adjustments for Features-3970-2,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,359$22,030$24,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,040

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year201220082008
ModelMX-5 MiataAURAAURA
TrimGrand TouringXEXR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 $50
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control$400 $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Convertible top$3000  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels $100 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,820$4,400$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970-2,058

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20122008
ModelMX-5 MiataAURA
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in112.3 in
Length157.3 in190.9 in
Width67.7 in70.3 in
Height49.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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