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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,005

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $14,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,772

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $14,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataION
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $16,000
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $14,960
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Sun and Sound Package     840
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Leather seating surfaces     700
Floor mats     80
Side curtain airbags     395
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Sun and Sound Package     773
Antilock brakes (ABS)     368
Leather seating surfaces     644
Floor mats     74
Side curtain airbags     363
Options (change) 3,770 0 2,415
Options (change) 3,238 0 2,222
Destination 875 875 590
Total Price $36,555 $33,625 $19,005
Total Invoice $34,282 $31,839 $17,772

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,143
Model Year201820182007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataION
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4155hp I4145hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$36,555$33,625$19,005
Adjustments for Features-3,700-5,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,855$28,425$19,005
Cost Above Minimum$4,430$0$0
Total Invoice$34,282$31,839$17,772
Adjustments for Features-3,470-4,9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,812$26,915$17,772
Cost Above Minimum$3,897$0$0

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

Model Year201820182007
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataION
TrimRF ClubRF Grand Touring3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,175$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$5,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,470-4,9240

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

Model Year20182007
ModelMX-5 MiataION
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in103.2 in
Length154.1 in185.0 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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