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  • 2008 Saturn ASTRA XE Sedan

    Primary Vehicle

    MSRP1: $15,875

    Competitively Equipped: $16,495

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  • 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT

    2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT

    MSRP1: $16,550

    Competively Equipped: $18,870

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  • 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S

    2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S

    MSRP1: $19,340

    Competively Equipped: $20,040

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  • 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door

    2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door

    MSRP1: $19,540

    Competively Equipped: $20,290

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Advantage

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door
Base MSRP Advantage Saturn $15,875 $16,550 $19,340 $19,540
Destination Charge Advantage Saturn $620 $750 $700 $750
Equipped Price Advantage Saturn $16,495 $18,870 $20,040 $20,290
Horsepower @ RPM Advantage Saturn 138@6300 132@6000 170@5700 167@6000
Displacement (cc) Advantage Saturn 1799 1798 2480 2490
Compression Ratio Advantage Saturn 10.5 10.0 9.5 9.7
Wheelbase (inches) Advantage Saturn 102.9 102.4 101.5 103.9
Length (inches) Advantage Saturn 170.5 171.9 165.8 177.4
Height (inches) Advantage Saturn 57.4 61.0 58.2 57.9
Curb Weight Manual (lbs) Advantage Saturn 2921 2865 Not Applicable 3005
Rear Head Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 38.3 39.3 38.5 38.0
Front Leg Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 42.0 41.6 41.2 42.0
Turning Diameter (Left) Advantage Saturn 34.4 36.0 35.7 35.8
Turning Diameter (Right) Advantage Saturn 34.4 36.0 35.7 35.8
Heated Outside Mirror Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Not Available
Rear Wiper Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Power Sunroof Advantage Saturn Optional Not Available Optional Optional
Power Windows Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Cruise Control Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Advantage Saturn Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard) Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Added Option) Keyless Entry Via Key Fob (Standard) Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob (Standard)
Heated Front Seats Advantage Saturn Optional Not Available Standard Not Available
Second Row Split Bench Seat Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Automatic Crash Response Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Emergency Services Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Stolen Vehicle Assistance Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Remote Door Unlock Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Roadside Assistance Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Hands-Free Calling Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Vehicle Diagnostics Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Fuel Economy City (mpg) Advantage Saturn 24 26 20 21
Fuel Economy Highway (mpg) Advantage Saturn 32 32 29 29
Powertrain (Miles) Advantage Saturn 100000 60000 60000 60000
Corrosion Time (Months) Advantage Saturn 72 60 144 60

Powertrain

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door
Standard Engine 1.8L I4 1.8L I4 2.5L I5 2.5L I4
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Manual
Horsepower @ RPM Advantage Saturn 138@6300 132@6000 170@5700 167@6000
Torque @ RPM 125@3800 128@4200 177@4250 168@4000
Displacement (cc) Advantage Saturn 1799 1798 2480 2490
Bore X Stroke (inches) 3.16 X 3.47 3.16 X 3.48 3.25 X 3.60 3.50 X 3.94
Compression Ratio Advantage Saturn 10.5 10.0 9.5 9.7
Front Suspension Independent Independent Independent Independent
Rear Suspension Semi-Independent Semi-Independent Independent Independent
Steering Type Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion

Dimensions

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door
Wheelbase (inches) Advantage Saturn 102.9 102.4 101.5 103.9
Width (inches) 69.0 69.5 69.3 69.1
Length (inches) Advantage Saturn 170.5 171.9 165.8 177.4
Height (inches) Advantage Saturn 57.4 61.0 58.2 57.9
Curb Weight Manual (lbs) Advantage Saturn 2921 2865 Not Applicable 3005
Front Head Room (inches) 38.9 40.5 39.3 38.9
Rear Head Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 38.3 39.3 38.5 38.0
Front Leg Room (inches) Advantage Saturn 42.0 41.6 41.2 42.0
Rear Leg Room (inches) 35.3 36.2 35.3 36.2
Cargo Volume (Manufacturer) -cubic feet 12.2 19.8 15.0 17.0
Turning Diameter (Left) Advantage Saturn 34.4 36.0 35.7 35.8
Turning Diameter (Right) Advantage Saturn 34.4 36.0 35.7 35.8

Exterior

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door
Power Outside Mirror Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard)
Heated Outside Mirror Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Not Available
Rear Wiper Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Area Cover Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tires SBRP205/55R1 All-Season Touring Tires SBRP205/55R16 All-Season Tires SBRP195/65HR15, All-Season Tires SBRP205/50R17 Toyo Yokohama All-Season Tires
Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels, 16-In. (Optional) Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 6.5-In. (Optional) Magny Cours Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 6.5-In. (Optional) Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7.0-In. (Standard)
Power Sunroof Advantage Saturn Optional Not Available Optional Optional

Interior

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door
Power Windows Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Advantage Saturn Standard Added Option Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Optional Standard Standard Standard
Interior Pollen/Dust Air Filter Optional Standard 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 Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume; 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard) Premium AM/FM Radio With 10 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player; Sirius? Satellite Radio (Standard) AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player (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) Keyless Entry Via Key Fob (Standard) 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 Standard Not Available
Second Row Split Bench Seat Advantage Saturn Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Second Row Folding Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard

Fuel

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door
Fuel Economy City (mpg) Advantage Saturn 24 26 20 21
Fuel Economy Highway (mpg) Advantage Saturn 32 32 29 29

Safety

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Not Listed
Driver Air Bag Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard) Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment (Standard) Driver Airbag (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 (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 Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti Theft Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side Guard Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Standard
3 Point Center Seat Belt Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seatbelt Height Standard Standard Standard Standard

Warranty

Advantage Saturn ASTRA 5-Door XE 2010 Toyota Matrix Base 5-Spd MT 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 Door S 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 s Sport 5-Door
Basic (Months) 36 36 48 36
Basic (Miles) 36000 36000 50000 36000
Powertrain (Months) 60 60 60 60
Powertrain (Miles) Advantage Saturn 100000 60000 60000 60000
Corrosion Time (Months) Advantage Saturn 72 60 144 60
Corrosion Time (Miles) 100000 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
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