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Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,820

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,100

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $11,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelAURAAURAMaximaMaxima
TrimXRXR V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,760 $27,150 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $23,151 $25,385 $35,182 $38,212
Convenience Package 590      
Sunroof 800 800    
Floor mats     300 300
Convenience Package 543      
Sunroof 736 736    
Floor mats     234 234
Options (change) 1,390 800 300 300
Options (change) 1,279 736 234 234
Destination 670 670 885 885
Total Price $26,820 $28,620 $38,875 $42,125
Total Invoice $25,100 $26,791 $36,301 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,700
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelAURAAURAMaximaMaxima
TrimXRXR V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,820$28,620$38,875$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-325-4,820-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,820$28,295$34,055$34,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$750
Total Invoice$25,100$26,791$36,301$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-304-4,501-6,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$26,487$31,800$32,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,387$0$697

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelAURAAURAMaximaMaxima
TrimXRXR V6SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,650$8,145$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$4,820$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-304-4,501-6,834

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092018
ModelAURAMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length190.9 in192.8 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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