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Saturn AURA vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,780

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $14,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,157

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $13,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAURAAURATaurusTaurus
TrimXEXRLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,405 $25,675 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $19,079 $24,006 $35,064 $40,418
Preferred Package 440      
Enhanced Convenience Package 425 425    
Convenience Package 840      
Premium Trim Package 740 800    
Floor mats 80      
Sunroof 800 800 995 995
Machined alloy wheels 400      
Preferred Package 405      
Enhanced Convenience Package 391 391    
Convenience Package 773      
Premium Trim Package 681 736    
Floor mats 74      
Sunroof 736 736 945 945
Machined alloy wheels 368      
Options (change) 3,725 2,025 995 995
Options (change) 3,428 1,863 945 945
Destination 650 650 875 875
Total Price $24,780 $28,350 $38,975 $44,640
Total Invoice $23,157 $26,519 $36,884 $42,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,379
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAURAAURATaurusTaurus
TrimXEXRLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$24,780$28,350$38,975$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-4,595-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,780$27,050$34,380$37,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,270$0$3,090
Total Invoice$23,157$26,519$36,884$42,238
Adjustments for Features0-1,216-4,348-6,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,157$25,303$32,536$35,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,146$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAURAAURATaurusTaurus
TrimXEXRLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog lights $125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,700$6,995$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$4,595$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,216-4,348-6,784

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082018
ModelAURATaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in112.9 in
Length190.9 in202.9 in
Width70.3 in76.2 in
Height57.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft320.1 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 seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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