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Saturn AURA vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,930

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,140

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $2,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelAURANitroNitro
TrimXESLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,405 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $19,079 $23,075 $25,964
Preferred Package 440    
Convenience Package 840    
3.5L V6 1,580    
Premium Trim Package 740    
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 800 895 895
Machined alloy wheels 400    
Quick Order Package G   850  
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Preferred Package 405    
Convenience Package 773    
3.5L V6 1,379    
Premium Trim Package 681    
Engine-block heater 69 32 32
Sunroof 736 814 814
Machined alloy wheels 368    
Quick Order Package G   774  
4.0L V6   901  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 4,875 2,770 1,760
Options (change) 4,411 2,521 1,601
Destination 650 745 745
Total Price $25,930 $28,075 $30,240
Total Invoice $24,140 $26,341 $28,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,985
Model Year200820092009
ModelAURANitroNitro
TrimXESLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$25,930$28,075$30,240
Adjustments for Features0-230-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$27,845$29,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$24,140$26,341$28,310
Adjustments for Features0-216-449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,140$26,125$27,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,736

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820092009
ModelAURANitroNitro
TrimXESLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,480$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230$480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-449

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082009
ModelAURANitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in108.8 in
Length190.9 in178.9 in
Width70.3 in73.1 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,578 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.965.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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