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Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,210

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $4,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,334

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $3,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelAURARX-8
TrimXR V6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,150 $31,000
Base Invoice $25,385 $28,681
All-weather floor mats 290 78
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
All-weather floor mats 267 62
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Sunroof 736  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 1,390 2,073
Options (change) 1,279 1,801
Destination 670 670
Total Price $29,210 $33,743
Total Invoice $27,334 $31,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year20092009
ModelAURARX-8
TrimXR V6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine252hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,210$33,743
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,210$33,343
Total Invoice$27,334$31,152
Adjustments for Features0-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,334$30,783

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
ModelAURARX-8
TrimXR V6Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-369

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
ModelAURARX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in106.4 in
Length190.9 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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