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Saturn AURA vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,620

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $14,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,791

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $13,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelAURAMDXMDXMDX
TrimXR V6BaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,150 $42,290 $46,565 $54,505
Base Invoice $25,385 $39,186 $43,098 $50,365
Sunroof 800      
Sunroof 736      
Options (change) 800 0 0 0
Options (change) 736 0 0 0
Destination 670 895 895 895
Total Price $28,620 $43,185 $47,460 $55,400
Total Invoice $26,791 $40,081 $43,993 $51,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,635
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelAURAMDXMDXMDX
TrimXR V6BaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6432, 8501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,620$43,185$47,460$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-5,015-6,955-11,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,620$38,170$40,505$43,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,335$5,725
Total Invoice$26,791$40,081$43,993$51,260
Adjustments for Features0-4,655-6,447-10,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,791$35,426$37,546$40,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,120$5,189

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelAURAMDXMDXMDX
TrimXR V6BaseTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio  $50$50
HDMI port   $25
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,665$9,605$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015$6,955$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,655-6,447-10,645

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092014
ModelAURAMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in111.0 in
Length190.9 in193.6 in
Width70.3 in77.2 in
Height57.6 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.938.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.968.4 ft3

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