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Saturn VUE vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,420

Saturn VUE XE   
Difference: $6,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,599

Saturn VUE XE   
Difference: $6,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelVUEVUEA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXEXRA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,525 $24,800 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $20,126 $23,188 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Preferred Package 795          
Premium Trim Package 1,075 1,075        
Sunroof 850 850        
Floor mats 80          
Navigation system 2,145 2,145        
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325 325        
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500  
Navigation Plus Package     1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600
iPod integration     350 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Preferred Package 731          
Premium Trim Package 989 989        
Sunroof 782 782        
Floor mats 74          
Navigation system 1,973 1,973        
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299 299        
Cold Weather Package     467 467 467  
Navigation Plus Package     1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418
iPod integration     325 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Options (change) 5,270 4,395 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,150
Options (change) 4,848 4,043 3,071 3,071 3,071 2,929
Destination 625 625 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,420 $29,820 $34,095 $36,795 $37,395 $45,145
Total Invoice $25,599 $27,856 $31,774 $34,284 $34,842 $42,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,777
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelVUEVUEA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXEXRA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4257hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA4A6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11180, 11180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,420$29,820$34,095$36,795$37,395$45,145
Adjustments for Features0-715-1,500-1,500-3,200-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,420$29,105$32,595$35,295$34,195$39,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$0$2,700$1,600$6,900
Total Invoice$25,599$27,856$31,774$34,284$34,842$42,048
Adjustments for Features0-668-1,398-1,398-2,982-5,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,599$27,188$30,376$32,886$31,860$36,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0$2,510$1,484$6,410

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelVUEVUEA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXEXRA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed automatic $1000    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails $250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding $350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125    
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,280$5,065$5,065$6,765$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$1,500$1,500$3,200$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-668-1,398-1,398-2,982-5,262

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
ModelVUEA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in103.8 in
Length180.1 in175.4 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height67.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested805100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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