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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: $3,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,334

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $3,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelAURARX-8
TrimXR V6Automatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,150 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,385 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 290 78
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Temporary spare tire   395
All-weather floor mats 267 62
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Sunroof 736  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 1,390 5,808
Options (change) 1,279 5,304
Destination 670 650
Total Price $29,210 $32,893
Total Invoice $27,334 $30,412

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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: $4,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,897
Model Year20092008
ModelAURARX-8
TrimXR V6Automatic
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$32,893
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,335$32,893
Total Invoice$27,334$30,412
Adjustments for Features-8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,515$30,412

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092008
ModelAURARX-8
TrimXR V6Automatic
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,700$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8190

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See a complete comparison of Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092008
ModelAURARX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in106.4 in
Length190.9 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,075 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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See a complete comparison of Saturn AURA vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested345059%
Total Not Requested240041%

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