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Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,780

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $29,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,157

Saturn AURA XE   
Difference: $26,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelAURAAURAE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimXEXRE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,405 $25,675 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $19,079 $24,006 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
Enhanced Convenience Package 425 425      
Preferred Package 440        
Convenience Package 840        
Premium Trim Package 740 800      
Floor mats 80        
Sunroof 800 800      
Machined alloy wheels 400        
Rear Seat Package     440 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Heated front seats     750    
Enhanced Convenience Package 391 391      
Preferred Package 405        
Convenience Package 773        
Premium Trim Package 681 736      
Floor mats 74        
Sunroof 736 736      
Machined alloy wheels 368        
Rear Seat Package     409 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Heated front seats     698    
Options (change) 3,725 2,025 3,530 1,160 0
Options (change) 3,428 1,863 3,283 1,078 0
Destination 650 650 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $24,780 $28,350 $53,805 $59,135 $90,175
Total Invoice $23,157 $26,519 $50,100 $55,056 $84,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,633
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelAURAAURAE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimXEXRE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 8?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$24,780$28,350$53,805$59,135$90,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-3,555-4,630-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,780$27,050$50,250$54,505$84,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,270$0$4,255$34,295
Total Invoice$23,157$26,519$50,100$55,056$84,043
Adjustments for Features0-1,216-3,310-4,311-5,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,157$25,303$46,790$50,745$78,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,146$0$3,955$32,006

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelAURAAURAE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimXEXRE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Rear seat audio controls $25   
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125  
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,850$4,150$6,405$7,480$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$3,555$4,630$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,216-3,310-4,311-5,247

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082011
ModelAURAE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in113.1 in
Length190.9 in191.7 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XE

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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