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Competitive Comparison

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  • 2008 Saturn ASTRA XE Sedan

    Primary Vehicle

    MSRP1: $15,875

    Competitively Equipped: $16,495

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  • 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L

    2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L

    MSRP1: $16,100

    Competively Equipped: $18,035

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  • 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan

    2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan

    MSRP1: $15,660

    Competively Equipped: $16,780

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  • 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe

    2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe

    MSRP1: $20,280

    Competively Equipped: $21,000

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Advantage

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe
Base MSRP Advantage Saturn $15,875 $16,100 $15,660 $20,280
Destination Charge Advantage Saturn $620 $635 $720 $720
Equipped Price Advantage Saturn $16,495 $18,035 $16,780 $21,000
Horsepower @ RPM Advantage Saturn 138@6300 132@6000 155@6100 155@6100
Displacement (cc) Advantage Saturn 1799 1798 2201 2189
Compression Ratio Advantage Saturn 10.5 10.0 10.0 10.0
Wheelbase (inches) Advantage Saturn 102.9 102.4 103.3 103.5
Width (inches) Advantage Saturn 69.0 69.5 67.9 67.5
Height (inches) Advantage Saturn 57.4 61.0 57.1 55.6
Front Head Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 38.9 40.5 38.5 38.1
Rear Head Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 38.3 39.4 37.7 35.7
Front Leg Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 42.0 41.6 41.8 42.0
Rear Leg Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 35.3 36.2 33.7 32.2
Turning Diameter (Left) Advantage Saturn 34.4 35.3 33.5 33.5
Turning Diameter (Right) Advantage Saturn 34.4 35.3 33.5 33.5
Power Outside Mirror Advantage Saturn Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Not Available Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)
Heated Outside Mirror Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Rear Wiper Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Cargo Area Cover Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Not Available Not Available
Alloy Wheels Advantage Saturn Alloy Wheels, 16-In. (Optional) Not Available Not Available Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard)
Power Sunroof Advantage Saturn Optional Not Available Not Available Optional
Power Windows Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Not Available Standard
Power Door Locks Advantage Saturn Standard Optional Not Available Standard
Cruise Control Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Not Available Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Advantage Saturn Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard) Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Added Option) Not Available Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard)
Heated Front Seats Advantage Saturn Optional Not Available Not Available Standard
Second Row Split Bench Seat Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Automatic Crash Response Advantage Saturn Standard Not Listed Standard Standard
Emergency Services Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Standard
Stolen Vehicle Assistance Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Door Unlock Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Standard
Roadside Assistance Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Standard
Hands-Free Calling Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Diagnostics Advantage Saturn Standard Not Listed Standard Standard
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Added Option Standard
Vehicle Anti Theft Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Not Available
3 Point Center Seat Belt Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seatbelt Height Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Not Available

Powertrain

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe
Standard Engine 1.8L I4 1.8L I4 2.2L I4 2.2L I4
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 4 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual
Horsepower @ RPM Advantage Saturn 138@6300 132@6000 155@6100 155@6100
Torque @ RPM 125@3800 128@4400 150@4900 150@4900
Displacement (cc) Advantage Saturn 1799 1798 2201 2189
Bore X Stroke (inches) 3.16 X 3.47 3.17 X 3.47 3.38 X 3.72 3.38 X 3.72
Compression Ratio Advantage Saturn 10.5 10.0 10.0 10.0
Front Suspension Independent Independent Independent Independent
Rear Suspension Semi-Independent Semi-Independent Semi-Independent Semi-Independent
Steering Type Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion

Dimensions

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe
Wheelbase (inches) Advantage Saturn 102.9 102.4 103.3 103.5
Width (inches) Advantage Saturn 69.0 69.5 67.9 67.5
Length (inches) 170.5 171.1 180.3 179.8
Height (inches) Advantage Saturn 57.4 61.0 57.1 55.6
Curb Weight Manual (lbs) 2921 2855 2783 2836
Front Head Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 38.9 40.5 38.5 38.1
Rear Head Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 38.3 39.4 37.7 35.7
Front Leg Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 42.0 41.6 41.8 42.0
Rear Leg Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 35.3 36.2 33.7 32.2
Cargo Volume (Manufacturer) -cubic feet 12.2 20.1 13.9 13.9
Turning Diameter (Left) Advantage Saturn 34.4 35.3 33.5 33.5
Turning Diameter (Right) Advantage Saturn 34.4 35.3 33.5 33.5

Exterior

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe
Power Outside Mirror Advantage Saturn Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Not Available Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)
Heated Outside Mirror Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Rear Wiper Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Area Cover Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Not Available Not Available
Tires SBRP205/55R1 All-Season Touring Tires SBRP205/55R16 BSW, All-Season Touring Tires SBRP195/60R15 BSW, Touring Tires SBRP205/50R17 BSW, Performance Tire
Alloy Wheels Advantage Saturn Alloy Wheels, 16-In. (Optional) Not Available Not Available Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard)
Power Sunroof Advantage Saturn Optional Not Available Not Available Optional

Interior

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe
Power Windows Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Not Available Standard
Power Door Locks Advantage Saturn Standard Optional Not Available Standard
Air Conditioning Optional Optional Standard Standard
Interior Pollen/Dust Air Filter Optional Optional Standard Standard
Tilt Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Not Available Standard
AM/FM Stereo AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, Pioneer® Premium Sound System and 7 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Standard)
Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Accessory Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Advantage Saturn Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard) Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Added Option) Not Available Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard)
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Console Armrest Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Front Seats Advantage Saturn Optional Not Available Not Available Standard
Second Row Split Bench Seat Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Second Row Folding Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard

Fuel

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe
Fuel Economy City (mpg) 24 26 25 25
Fuel Economy Highway (mpg) 32 32 35 35

Safety

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Air Bag Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard) Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard) Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard) Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard)
Passenger Air Bag Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard) Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard) Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard) Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard)
Head Curtain Airbag Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Cutoff Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Added Option Standard
Vehicle Anti Theft Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Side Guard Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Standard
3 Point Center Seat Belt Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seatbelt Height Advantage Saturn Standard Standard Standard Not Available

Warranty

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan 2009 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe
Basic (Months) 36 36 36 36
Basic (Miles) 36000 36000 36000 36000
Powertrain (Months) 60 60 60 60
Powertrain (Miles) 100000 100000 100000 100000
Corrosion Time (Months) 72 72 72 72
Corrosion Time (Miles) 100000 100000 100000 100000
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