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Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,955

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,163

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $1,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelAURAMazda3
TrimXEs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,405 $25,995
Base Invoice $19,079 $24,869
Premium Trim Package 740  
Preferred Package 440  
Convenience Package 840  
3.5L V6 1,580  
Cargo mat 100 70
Sunroof 800  
Machined alloy wheels 400  
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Premium Trim Package 681  
Preferred Package 405  
Convenience Package 773  
3.5L V6 1,379  
Cargo mat 92 50
Sunroof 736  
Machined alloy wheels 368  
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 4,900 570
Options (change) 4,434 450
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,955 $27,360
Total Invoice $24,163 $26,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,199
Model Year20082014
ModelAURAMazda3
TrimXEs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,955$27,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,955$24,060
Total Invoice$24,163$26,114
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,163$22,964

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082014
ModelAURAMazda3
TrimXEs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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$2,125$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,150

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See a complete comparison of Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082014
ModelAURAMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length190.9 in180.3 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,578 lb.3,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

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