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Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,510

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,735

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $5,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelAURAAURAA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXRXR V6A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,760 $27,150 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $23,151 $25,385 $29,016 $39,898
Convenience Package 590      
Enhanced Convenience Package 400      
Mud guards 290      
Sunroof 800 800    
All-weather floor mats   290 180 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Cargo mat     115 115
Universal garage door opener     295 295
Heated front seats     500  
Convenience Package 543      
Enhanced Convenience Package 368      
Mud guards 267      
Sunroof 736 736    
All-weather floor mats   267 168 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Cargo mat     107 107
Universal garage door opener     274 274
Heated front seats     467  
Options (change) 2,080 1,090 1,665 1,165
Options (change) 1,914 1,003 1,552 1,085
Destination 670 670 950 950
Total Price $27,510 $28,910 $33,815 $45,015
Total Invoice $25,735 $27,058 $31,518 $41,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,557
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelAURAAURAA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXRXR V6A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,510$28,910$33,815$45,015
Adjustments for Features-150-1,330-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,495$28,910$32,485$38,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,415$0$6,150
Total Invoice$25,735$27,058$31,518$41,933
Adjustments for Features-140-1,240-5,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,721$27,058$30,278$35,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$0$5,712

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelAURAAURAA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimXRXR V6A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $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$4,140$4,125$5,455$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0$1,330$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-1,240-5,943

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20092017
ModelAURAA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested27555%
Total Not Requested22545%
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%

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