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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: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $6,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelIONMazda3Mazda3
Trim3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $13,745 $21,805 $23,287
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74    
Rear spoiler 253    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 2,890 955 200
Options (change) 2,659 764 160
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $18,180 $24,550 $25,345
Total Invoice $16,994 $23,364 $24,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,963
Model Year200720132013
ModelIONMazda3Mazda3
Trim3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$18,180$24,550$25,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,180$21,370$20,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$16,994$23,364$24,242
Adjustments for Features0-3,026-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,994$20,338$19,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$381$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720132013
ModelIONMazda3Mazda3
Trim3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$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$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,220$4,400$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,026-4,285

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072013
ModelIONMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in103.9 in
Length184.5 in180.9 in
Width67.2 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.8 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
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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