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Saturn AURA vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,220

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $20,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,468

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $19,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelAURAAURAX3X3
TrimXRXR V6xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,760 $27,150 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $23,151 $25,385 $40,160 $51,180
Convenience Package 590      
Enhanced Convenience Package 400      
Sunroof 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,350  
Convenience Package 543      
Enhanced Convenience Package 368      
Sunroof 736 736    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Heated front seats     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof     1,240  
Options (change) 1,790 800 4,250 2,900
Options (change) 1,647 736 3,910 2,670
Destination 670 670 995 995
Total Price $27,220 $28,620 $47,695 $58,195
Total Invoice $25,468 $26,791 $45,065 $54,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,695
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelAURAAURAX3X3
TrimXRXR V6xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4252hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$27,220$28,620$47,695$58,195
Adjustments for Features-150-7,320-9,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,205$28,620$40,375$48,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,415$0$8,100
Total Invoice$25,468$26,791$45,065$54,845
Adjustments for Features-140-6,916-9,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,454$26,791$38,149$45,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$0$7,536

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. BMW X3

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelAURAAURAX3X3
TrimXRXR V6xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
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 with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,425$10,745$13,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0$7,320$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-6,916-9,160

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092018
ModelAURAX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in112.8 in
Length190.9 in185.9 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.962.7 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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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