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Saturn ION vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,030

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,393

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $5,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelIONMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRed LineSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,425 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $17,871 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Floor mats 80      
Satellite radio 325 430 430 430
CD changer, in-dash 240 500    
Side curtain airbags 395      
Convenience Package   1,105    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   350 350 350
Body kit   1,145 1,145 1,145
Floor mats 74      
Satellite radio 299 344 344 344
CD changer, in-dash 221 400    
Side curtain airbags 363      
Convenience Package   949    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,082 1,013 1,012
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Body kit   916 916 916
Options (change) 1,040 4,630 3,025 3,025
Options (change) 957 3,971 2,553 2,552
Destination 565 670 670 670
Total Price $21,030 $26,935 $27,625 $28,935
Total Invoice $19,393 $24,643 $25,339 $26,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION Red Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,460
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelIONMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRed LineSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine205hp I4158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,030$26,935$27,625$28,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,050-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,030$23,885$24,575$24,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690$900
Total Invoice$19,393$24,643$25,339$26,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-2,798-3,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,393$21,853$22,541$22,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688$885

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelIONMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRed LineSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,000$5,050$5,050$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$3,050$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,790-2,798-3,807

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062008
ModelIONMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.2 in91.7 in
Length185.0 in157.3 in
Width67.9 in67.7 in
Height56.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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