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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: $19,399

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,134

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $8,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelIONMX-5 Miata
Trim3Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $16,000 $26,350
Base Invoice $14,960 $24,346
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Travel Package 200  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Floor mats 80  
Satellite radio 199 430
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Side curtain airbags 395  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Travel Package 184  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Floor mats 74  
Satellite radio 183 344
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Side curtain airbags 363  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,013
Options (change) 2,809 1,530
Options (change) 2,584 1,357
Destination 590 670
Total Price $19,399 $28,550
Total Invoice $18,134 $26,373

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,544
Model Year20072009
ModelIONMX-5 Miata
Trim3Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine175hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$19,399$28,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,399$24,550
Total Invoice$18,134$26,373
Adjustments for Features0-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,134$22,678

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

Model Year20072009
ModelIONMX-5 Miata
Trim3Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,695

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20072009
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 Weight2,796 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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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%

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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