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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: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,781

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAURAAURAMazda3
TrimXRXR V6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,760 $27,150 $17,535
Base Invoice $23,151 $25,385 $16,416
Mud guards 290    
Convenience Package 590    
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 500
Sunroof 800 800  
All-weather floor mats   290 60
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Satellite radio     430
Mud guards 267    
Convenience Package 543    
CD changer, in-dash 276 276 400
Sunroof 736 736  
All-weather floor mats   267 48
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,980 1,390 5,385
Options (change) 1,822 1,279 4,715
Destination 670 670 650
Total Price $27,410 $29,210 $23,570
Total Invoice $25,643 $27,334 $21,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,454
Model Year200920092008
ModelAURAAURAMazda3
TrimXRXR V6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,410$29,210$23,570
Adjustments for Features-1,505-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,905$27,380$23,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0
Total Invoice$25,643$27,334$21,781
Adjustments for Features-1,408-1,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,235$25,622$21,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,387$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092008
ModelAURAAURAMazda3
TrimXRXR V6s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,300$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,408-1,7120

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
ModelAURAMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length190.9 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

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