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Saturn AURA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,520

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,824

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $5,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920172017
ModelAURAAURAAURAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRXR V6HybridGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,760 $27,150 $26,240 $30,890 $34,095
Base Invoice $23,151 $25,385 $24,534 $29,555 $32,651
Mud guards 290        
Sunroof 800 800 800    
All-weather floor mats   290   235 235
Preferred Package     430    
Premium Trim Package     990    
Mud guards 267        
Sunroof 736 736 736    
All-weather floor mats   267   185 185
Preferred Package     396    
Premium Trim Package     911    
Options (change) 1,090 1,090 2,220 235 235
Options (change) 1,003 1,003 2,043 185 185
Destination 670 670 670 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $26,520 $28,910 $27,830 $31,945 $35,150
Total Invoice $24,824 $27,058 $25,947 $30,560 $33,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,429
Model Year20092009200920172017
ModelAURAAURAAURAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRXR V6HybridGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,520$28,910$27,830$31,945$35,150
Adjustments for Features-275-1,1000-2,680-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,245$27,810$27,830$29,265$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$1,585$0$80
Total Invoice$24,824$27,058$25,947$30,560$33,656
Adjustments for Features-257-1,0300-2,564-5,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,567$26,028$25,947$27,996$28,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,461$1,380$0$102

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092009200920172017
ModelAURAAURAAURAGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRXR V6HybridGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic  $800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start $150   
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Navigation system    $600
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Compass $0 $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,300$3,200$5,880$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,100$0$2,680$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-257-1,0300-2,564-5,558

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
ModelAURAGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in103.8 in
Length190.9 in167.5 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.952.7 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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