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Saturn ION vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,154

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $11,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,728

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $10,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelIONRX-8
TrimRed LineGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,900 $31,000
Base Invoice $18,607 $28,681
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 199  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Sunroof 750  
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Satellite radio 183  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Sunroof 690  
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Options (change) 1,664 1,600
Options (change) 1,531 1,419
Destination 590 670
Total Price $22,154 $33,270
Total Invoice $20,728 $30,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION Red Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,459
Model Year20072009
ModelIONRX-8
TrimRed LineGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine205hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,154$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,154$28,315
Total Invoice$20,728$30,770
Adjustments for Features0-4,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,728$26,187

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072009
ModelIONRX-8
TrimRed LineGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,795$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,583

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072009
ModelIONRX-8
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in106.4 in
Length185.0 in175.6 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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