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Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,275

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $7,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,778

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $7,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $24,745
Base Invoice $13,179 $23,673
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Travel Package 200  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
4-speed automatic 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Travel Package 184  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Rear spoiler 253  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
4-speed automatic 828  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 4,385 1,050
Options (change) 4,034 1,002
Destination 565 835
Total Price $19,275 $26,630
Total Invoice $17,778 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,602
Model Year20062016
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$19,275$26,630
Adjustments for Features0-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,275$21,275
Total Invoice$17,778$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,778$20,380

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,645$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,130

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelIONMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in180.3 in
Width67.2 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,804 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6200
162 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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