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Saturn AURA vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,910

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,058

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $5,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXR V6RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,150 $32,750
Base Invoice $25,385 $30,964
All-weather floor mats 290 90
Sunroof 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Door sill trim plates   150
All-weather floor mats 267 72
Sunroof 736  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 1,090 1,315
Options (change) 1,003 1,208
Destination 670 875
Total Price $28,910 $34,940
Total Invoice $27,058 $33,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,409
Model Year20092018
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXR V6RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,910$34,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,910$33,270
Total Invoice$27,058$33,047
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,058$31,467

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092018
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXR V6RF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,580

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092018
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in90.9 in
Length190.9 in154.1 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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