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Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,920

Saturn VUE V6   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,973

Saturn VUE V6   
Difference: $3,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelVUEMazda3
TrimV6s Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,390 $25,445
Base Invoice $19,679 $24,343
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Comfort Package 595  
Fog lights 170  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Leather seating surfaces 695  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Sun and Sound Package 915  
Comfort Package 547  
Fog lights 156  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Leather seating surfaces 639  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,930 1,050
Options (change) 2,694 1,002
Destination 600 835
Total Price $24,920 $27,330
Total Invoice $22,973 $26,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $917
Model Year20062016
ModelVUEMazda3
TrimV6s Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16215/45-18
Total Price$24,920$27,330
Adjustments for Features0-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,920$23,025
Total Invoice$22,973$26,180
Adjustments for Features0-4,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,973$22,056

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelVUEMazda3
TrimV6s Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer$100 
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,395$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,124

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelVUEMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.6 in106.3 in
Length181.3 in175.6 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height66.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,478 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.8 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE V6

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 180W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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