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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: $26,560

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,677

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelVUEVUEMazda3
TrimXEXRs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,525 $24,800 $20,045
Base Invoice $20,126 $23,188 $18,771
Preferred Package 795    
Convenience Package 595 595  
Premium Trim Package 1,075 1,075  
Fog lights 150    
Cargo cover 85 85  
Floor mats 80    
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325 325  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Tech Package     1,835
Rear bumper protector     50
Remote start     350
Universal garage door opener     75
Preferred Package 731    
Convenience Package 547 547  
Premium Trim Package 989 989  
Fog lights 138    
Cargo cover 78 78  
Floor mats 74    
Sunroof 782 782  
Navigation system 1,973 1,973  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299 299  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,578
Rear bumper protector     40
Remote start     280
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 6,100 5,075 5,720
Options (change) 5,611 4,668 5,111
Destination 625 625 795
Total Price $28,250 $30,500 $26,560
Total Invoice $26,362 $28,481 $24,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,242
Model Year200820082011
ModelVUEVUEMazda3
TrimXEXRs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4257hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA4A6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11180, 11242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,250$30,500$26,560
Adjustments for Features0-590-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$29,910$25,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$0
Total Invoice$26,362$28,481$24,677
Adjustments for Features0-551-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,362$27,930$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,568$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082011
ModelVUEVUEMazda3
TrimXEXRs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,890$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-557

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelVUEMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.6 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in177.4 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height67.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 Requested78097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255069%
Total Not Requested112531%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested102551%
Total Not Requested100049%

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