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Saturn AURA vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,830

Saturn AURA Hybrid   
Difference: $14,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,947

Saturn AURA Hybrid   
Difference: $12,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelAURAHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,240 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $24,534 $35,617 $40,598
Preferred Package 430    
Premium Trim Package 990    
Sunroof 800    
Leather Package   2,305  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
Preferred Package 396    
Premium Trim Package 911    
Sunroof 736    
Leather Package   2,121  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 2,220 2,819 514
Options (change) 2,043 2,446 325
Destination 670 810 810
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $27,830 $42,344 $45,694
Total Invoice $25,947 $38,873 $41,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,262
Model Year200920122012
ModelAURAHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4 H245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG28/28 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$27,830$42,344$45,694
Adjustments for Features0-5,080-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,830$37,264$39,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,875
Total Invoice$25,947$38,873$41,733
Adjustments for Features0-4,664-5,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,947$34,209$35,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,537

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920122012
ModelAURAHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,675$7,755$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,080$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,664-5,987

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelAURAHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in109.8 in
Length190.9 in188.4 in
Width70.3 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.942.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.995.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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