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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: $25,855

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $8,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,071

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $8,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXERF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,405 $32,750
Base Invoice $19,079 $30,964
Premium Trim Package 740  
Preferred Package 440  
Convenience Package 840  
3.5L V6 1,580  
Sunroof 800  
Machined alloy wheels 400  
Door sill trim plates   150
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Premium Trim Package 681  
Preferred Package 405  
Convenience Package 773  
3.5L V6 1,379  
Sunroof 736  
Machined alloy wheels 368  
Door sill trim plates   120
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 4,800 1,225
Options (change) 4,342 1,136
Destination 650 875
Total Price $25,855 $34,850
Total Invoice $24,071 $32,975

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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: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,638
Model Year20082018
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXERF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine219hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,855$34,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,855$32,455
Total Invoice$24,071$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,071$30,709

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

Model Year20082018
ModelAURAMX-5 Miata
TrimXERF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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
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 
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$5,025$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,266

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

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,578 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
Saturn AURA XE

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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 controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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