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

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Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,219

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $77,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,459

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $72,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelAURASLSLSL
TrimXRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,345 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $22,763 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Premium Trim Package 800      
Sunroof 800      
Enhanced Convenience Package 425      
Satellite radio 199      
Wood trim     0 0
Premium Trim Package 736      
Sunroof 736      
Enhanced Convenience Package 391      
Satellite radio 183      
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 2,224 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,046 0 0 0
Destination 650 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $27,219 $104,775 $142,525 $202,225
Total Invoice $25,459 $97,593 $132,791 $188,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,028
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelAURASLSLSL
TrimXRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine252hp V6382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$27,219$104,775$142,525$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-14,070-14,770-16,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,219$90,705$127,755$186,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,050$95,300
Total Invoice$25,459$97,593$132,791$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-13,106-13,761-15,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,459$84,487$119,030$173,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,543$88,722

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelAURASLSLSL
TrimXRSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk closer   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$18,120$18,820$20,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,070$14,770$16,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,106-13,761-15,104

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20072011
ModelAURASL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.3 in100.8 in
Length190.9 in180.4 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.910.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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