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Mazda RX-8 vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,445

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,177

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8ION
TrimGrand Touring3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,260 $16,000
Base Invoice $29,878 $14,960
Sun and Sound Package   840
Travel Package   200
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Leather seating surfaces   700
Floor mats   80
Side curtain airbags   395
CD changer, in-dash   240
Sun and Sound Package   773
Travel Package   184
Antilock brakes (ABS)   368
Leather seating surfaces   644
Floor mats   74
Side curtain airbags   363
CD changer, in-dash   221
Options (change) 0 2,855
Options (change) 0 2,627
Destination 795 590
Total Price $33,055 $19,445
Total Invoice $30,673 $18,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,244
Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8ION
TrimGrand Touring3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2145hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,055$19,445
Adjustments for Features-3,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$19,445
Total Invoice$30,673$18,177
Adjustments for Features-3,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,421$18,177

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8ION
TrimGrand Touring3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,800$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2520

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Saturn ION features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8ION
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in103.2 in
Length175.6 in185.0 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height52.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Saturn ION specs.

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%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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