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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: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,677

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelVUEMazda3
TrimXRs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,395 $20,045
Base Invoice $23,744 $18,771
Convenience Package 645  
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
Cargo cover 85  
Sunroof 850  
Navigation system 2,145  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 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
Convenience Package 593  
Premium Trim Package 989  
Cargo cover 78  
Sunroof 782  
Navigation system 1,973  
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 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) 5,125 5,720
Options (change) 4,714 5,111
Destination 695 795
Total Price $31,215 $26,560
Total Invoice $29,153 $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: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,578
Model Year20092011
ModelVUEMazda3
TrimXRs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,215$26,560
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,215$26,450
Total Invoice$29,153$24,677
Adjustments for Features0-102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,153$24,575

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelVUEMazda3
TrimXRs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Total Value of Features$2,690$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
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 XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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