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

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Saturn VUE vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,525

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,455

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $3,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelVUERX-8
TrimXRBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,395 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,744 $24,458
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
3.6L V6 1,040  
Navigation system 2,145 2,000
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325  
Sunroof 850  
Shinka Package   6,885
Cargo organizer   70
Premium Trim Package 989  
3.6L V6 973  
Navigation system 1,973 1,721
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299  
Sunroof 782  
Shinka Package   5,923
Cargo organizer   56
Options (change) 5,435 8,955
Options (change) 5,016 7,700
Destination 695 560
Total Price $31,525 $35,950
Total Invoice $29,455 $32,718

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,847
Model Year20092006
ModelVUERX-8
TrimXRBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine257hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,525$35,950
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,900$35,950
Total Invoice$29,455$32,718
Adjustments for Features-5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,871$32,718

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
ModelVUERX-8
TrimXRBase (automatic)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5840

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
ModelVUERX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.6 in106.4 in
Length180.1 in174.3 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height67.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

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

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335055%
Total Not Requested271545%

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