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Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,515 Saturn ION 3 | ||
| Difference: $3,925 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999 Saturn ION 3 | ||
| Difference: $3,643 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | ION | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 3 | s |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $14,325 | $16,880 |
| Base Invoice | $13,179 | $15,805 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | |
| Travel Package | 200 | |
| Enhanced Performance Package | 995 | |
| Floor mats | 80 | |
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 325 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 240 | 500 |
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | |
| 4-speed automatic | 900 | |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | |
| Grand Touring Package | 2,285 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 175 | |
| Satellite radio | 430 | |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 950 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | |
| Travel Package | 184 | |
| Enhanced Performance Package | 915 | |
| Floor mats | 74 | |
| Rear spoiler | 253 | 260 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 221 | 400 |
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | |
| 4-speed automatic | 828 | |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | |
| Grand Touring Package | 2,130 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 140 | |
| Satellite radio | 344 | |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 855 | |
| Options (change) | 4,625 | 6,000 |
| Options (change) | 4,255 | 5,277 |
| Destination | 565 | 560 |
| Total Price | $19,515 | $23,440 |
| Total Invoice | $17,999 | $21,642 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,096 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | ION | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 3 | s |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 160hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 24/32 MPG | 25/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $19,515 | $23,440 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,675 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,515 | $21,765 |
| Total Invoice | $17,999 | $21,642 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,547 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $17,999 | $20,095 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | ION | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 3 | s |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,675 | $3,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,547 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | ION | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,804 lb. | 2,829 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.3 in | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
| Enhanced Performance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | No |
| 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| CD changer, in-dash | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 75 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Trip computer | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 51% |
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