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Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,510

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $7,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,735

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $6,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelAURAAURAA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXRXR V6A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,760 $27,150 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $23,151 $25,385 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Enhanced Convenience Package 400          
Mud guards 290          
Convenience Package 590   750 750 750 750
Sunroof 800 800        
All-weather floor mats   290 180 180 180 180
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Cargo mat     115 115 115 115
Enhanced Convenience Package 368          
Mud guards 267          
Convenience Package 543   697 697 697 697
Sunroof 736 736        
All-weather floor mats   267 168 168 168 168
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Cargo mat     107 107 107 107
Options (change) 2,080 1,090 4,145 4,145 4,145 1,595
Options (change) 1,914 1,003 3,854 3,854 3,854 1,483
Destination 670 670 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,510 $28,910 $34,940 $37,640 $38,240 $43,590
Total Invoice $25,735 $27,058 $32,557 $35,067 $35,625 $40,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,224
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelAURAAURAA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXRXR V6A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,510$28,910$34,940$37,640$38,240$43,590
Adjustments for Features-150-1,730-1,730-3,430-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,495$28,910$33,210$35,910$34,810$38,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,415$0$2,700$1,600$5,500
Total Invoice$25,735$27,058$32,557$35,067$35,625$40,602
Adjustments for Features-140-1,612-1,612-3,195-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,721$27,058$30,945$33,455$32,430$36,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$0$2,510$1,485$5,112

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelAURAAURAA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXRXR V6A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150    
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125    
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$3,900$5,630$5,630$7,330$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0$1,730$1,730$3,430$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-1,612-1,612-3,195-4,545

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelAURAA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.8 in
Length190.9 in175.4 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested111572%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested111572%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested111572%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%

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