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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: $19,000

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $8,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $26,500
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Travel Package 200  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
4-speed automatic 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Travel Package 184  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
4-speed automatic 828  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Options (change) 4,110 325
Options (change) 3,781 260
Destination 565 920
Total Price $19,000 $27,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Saturn ION 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,677
Model Year20062019
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$19,000$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,000$19,940

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,145$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelIONMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in107.3 in
Length184.5 in183.5 in
Width67.2 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,804 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.2 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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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