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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: $17,720

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,571

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $5,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $18,135
Base Invoice $13,745 $16,989
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Travel Package 200  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Rear spoiler 275 325
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Satellite radio   430
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Travel Package 184  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Rear spoiler 253 260
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,430 5,050
Options (change) 2,236 4,486
Destination 590 670
Total Price $17,720 $23,855
Total Invoice $16,571 $22,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year20072009
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$17,720$23,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,720$21,350
Total Invoice$16,571$22,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,571$19,820

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072009
ModelIONMazda3
Trim3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$845$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,325

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072009
ModelIONMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in103.9 in
Length184.5 in178.3 in
Width67.2 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested2259%
Total Not Requested237591%

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