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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,300

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3AURA
Trims Grand TouringXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $25,675
Base Invoice $21,901 $24,006
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Satellite radio 430  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo mat 50 100
Premium Trim Package   800
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Satellite radio 344  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo mat 40 92
Premium Trim Package   736
Sunroof   736
Options (change) 755 1,700
Options (change) 604 1,564
Destination 795 650
Total Price $24,450 $28,025
Total Invoice $23,300 $26,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,499
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3AURA
Trims Grand TouringXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,450$28,025
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,450$27,575
Total Invoice$23,300$26,220
Adjustments for Features0-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,300$25,799

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3AURA
Trims Grand TouringXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3AURA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length180.9 in190.9 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.9 ft3

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