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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: $25,055

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,335

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $4,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXEGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,405 $27,550
Base Invoice $19,079 $26,041
3.5L V6 1,580  
Preferred Package 440  
Premium Trim Package 740  
Convenience Package 840  
Machined alloy wheels 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Satellite radio   430
3.5L V6 1,379  
Preferred Package 405  
Premium Trim Package 681  
Convenience Package 773  
Machined alloy wheels 368  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,040
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 4,000 1,530
Options (change) 3,606 1,384
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,055 $29,875
Total Invoice $23,335 $28,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,922
Model Year20082014
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXEGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine219hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,055$29,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,055$28,855
Total Invoice$23,335$28,220
Adjustments for Features0-963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,335$27,257

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

Model Year20082014
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXEGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-963

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

Model Year20082014
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.3 in91.7 in
Length190.9 in157.3 in
Width70.3 in67.7 in
Height57.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,578 lb.2,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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