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2007 Saturn Aura pricing released.

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XE, 3.5L V6 VVT with 4-Speed Automatic: $20,595

XR, 3.6L V6 VVT DOHC with 6-Speed Automatic: $24,595

The rest of the info, standard equipment, and options can be found here:

Earlier today Saturn reportedly revealed pricing for its all-new AURA midsize sedan to retailers around the country. The AURA is set to officially go on sale later next month. SaturnFans.com has learned that the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2007 AURA will start at $20,595 for the XE model equipped with GM's 3.5L V6 with variable valve timing (VVT). The uplevel XR model powered by a 3.6L DOHC V6 with VVT and GM's new 6-speed automatic transmission will start at $24,595. According to the company, "the AURA's MSRP, long list of standard equipment, refined interior and bold exterior design reinforce Saturn's commitment to offering solid value while executing products like never before."

Comparison shoppers may note that pricing for the 2006 Honda Accord - one of the AURA primary competitors - starts at a little over $18,000. However, the base Accord only comes with a 4-cylinder coupled to a manual transmission; the 4-cylinder automatic Accord starts at over $19,000. Meanwhile, the AURA XE comes with a standard V6 and is equipped with more standard equipment that the Accord. Honda's better equipped automatic Accord V6 starts at over $25,000.

Click here for the list of standard and optional equipment available on AURA XE and XR. A complete price list will be posted online at SaturnFans.com soon.
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Those are going to be nice cars. I have an '05 Saturn Ion and it rides really nice. I'm very pleased with it.
 
I love Saturns new image and cars. The new Aura, Sky (!!!!!!!!!!!!!), and upcoming redesign for their SUV and Ion looks really nice. I'm happy that they didn't even change a thing from the design of the Aura concept. I like their naming of their cars too. It sounds, futuristic almost.

I'm really hoping Saturn will be the "revival of the american car." That's why I'm saving up for a 2nd yr model Sky. It looks wonderful, and I believe that it should be a classic in that it's a daring design, captured my heart, and hopefully symbolizes the start of GM's new direction after desperate attempts to sell cars.
 
:thumbsup: Looks great. I wonder how the interior dimensions compare to the G6? I had one of those for a loaner once, and while it was pretty nice, it felt like the roof line was too low. The first time I got in and out I hit my head on it 😱
 
Originally posted by: Ktulu
I don't know guys, its a GM, so it can't be that good.
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wow, take your ignorant comments elsewhere.

even though I'd prefer Japanese cars, I think GM is going in a good direction with this, and your comment is very ignorant. Whocares if it's GM? These days, quality control has been really good compared to 80s and 90s. Any car will have its problems when not taken cared of.

 
Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
Originally posted by: Ktulu
I don't know guys, its a GM, so it can't be that good.
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wow, take your ignorant comments elsewhere.

even though I'd prefer Japanese cars, I think GM is going in a good direction with this, and your comment is very ignorant. Whocares if it's GM? These days, quality control has been really good compared to 80s and 90s. Any car will have its problems when not taken cared of.
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Wow, it's called sarcasm. It's alright, I forgive you. 😉

I've been looking forward to the Aura for months actually.
 
Saturn is coming out with better and better cars. too bad ignorance about it's name hasn't changed any.

side thought: i wish saturn would change its logo to silver or something neutral; on a blue colored car, a red logo looks weird.
 
As I said over at TCL:

Accord and Camry have nothing to worry about with that pricing. GM hould have made the 2.4 4-banger standard and the 3.6 the optional engine.

I know, I know, GM thinks that they are adding "value" by giving customers a base V6 so that they can tout it in their commercials, but last time I checked, 4-banger models represent something like 70+% of sales for Accord, Camrys and Altimas.

4-bangers are just something that customers look for in a mid-sized sedans. It's almost a given. I don't know why GM thinks otherwise.

It's the same reason why Mazda is going to get bitten in the ass by giving the CX-7 a turbo-4 that gets poor gas mileage when customers expect a V6 from a mid-sized SUV.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
As I said over at TCL:

Accord and Camry have nothing to worry about with that pricing. GM hould have made the 2.4 4-banger standard and the 3.6 the optional engine.

I know, I know, GM thinks that they are adding "value" by giving customers a base V6 so that they can tout it in their commercials, but last time I checked, 4-banger models represent something like 70+% of sales for Accord, Camrys and Altimas.

4-bangers are just something that customers look for in a mid-sized sedans. It's almost a given. I don't know why GM thinks otherwise.

It's the same reason why Mazda is going to get bitten in the ass by giving the CX-7 a turbo-4 that gets poor gas mileage when customers expect a V6 from a mid-sized SUV.
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I don't generally agree with your statement overall, but agree with it in this particular case. I think people would rather have the V6 but settle for the I4 to save money or save on gas. So a lot depends on what kind of mileage the 3.5 V6 gets. My friend just test drove the Camry, and he said the I4 needed more power, but he didn't want to swing for a V6 price wise.
The reason I think that you are right in this case is that GM is trying to position Saturn as the US Opel, more sophisticated and European feel than Chevy. And people in this particular market segment would rather have refinement over power, so I think a pushrod engine and 4 speed auto, while appropriate for some other applications is not a good choice for this one, because there is nothing european and sophisticated about it. So an I4 and 5 speed or 6 speed auto would be more appropriate in this case.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
I know, I know, GM thinks that they are adding "value" by giving customers a base V6 so that they can tout it in their commercials, but last time I checked, 4-banger models represent something like 70+% of sales for Accord, Camrys and Altimas.

4-bangers are just something that customers look for in a mid-sized sedans. It's almost a given. I don't know why GM thinks otherwise.
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I've got to think people are buying the 4 cylinder engines for two reasons: Gas mileage and economical pricing. It costs more to go up to the V6, and people buying Accords and Camerys want cheap, affordable, reliable transportation with good gas mileage. My Mom drives an Impala and she gets 25-30mpg with an engine that I'm sure is bigger than what's in that Aura's base model. The Aura will probably get pretty decent mileage (maybe not as much as a 4 banger), but if I'm cross shopping cars and it comes down to the same price, but I get a v6 that gets 25MPG as opposed to a 4 cylinder that gets 28, I'll go V6 every time.

Maybe I'm in the minority. I see that as a plus, not a minus for the car. If they put a 4 cylinder in there, they could probably sell it for less, but they'd be competing with loaded ION's.
 
Originally posted by: MrBond
Originally posted by: NFS4
I know, I know, GM thinks that they are adding "value" by giving customers a base V6 so that they can tout it in their commercials, but last time I checked, 4-banger models represent something like 70+% of sales for Accord, Camrys and Altimas.

4-bangers are just something that customers look for in a mid-sized sedans. It's almost a given. I don't know why GM thinks otherwise.
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I've got to think people are buying the 4 cylinder engines for two reasons: Gas mileage and economical pricing. It costs more to go up to the V6, and people buying Accords and Camerys want cheap, affordable, reliable transportation with good gas mileage. My Mom drives an Impala and she gets 25-30mpg with an engine that I'm sure is bigger than what's in that Aura's base model. The Aura will probably get pretty decent mileage (maybe not as much as a 4 banger), but if I'm cross shopping cars and it comes down to the same price, but I get a v6 that gets 25MPG as opposed to a 4 cylinder that gets 28, I'll go V6 every time.

Maybe I'm in the minority. I see that as a plus, not a minus for the car. If they put a 4 cylinder in there, they could probably sell it for less, but they'd be competing with loaded ION's.
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You're definitely in the minority. In the mid-sized sedan market, 4-bangers rule...BY FAR
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: MrBond
Originally posted by: NFS4
I know, I know, GM thinks that they are adding "value" by giving customers a base V6 so that they can tout it in their commercials, but last time I checked, 4-banger models represent something like 70+% of sales for Accord, Camrys and Altimas.

4-bangers are just something that customers look for in a mid-sized sedans. It's almost a given. I don't know why GM thinks otherwise.
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I've got to think people are buying the 4 cylinder engines for two reasons: Gas mileage and economical pricing. It costs more to go up to the V6, and people buying Accords and Camerys want cheap, affordable, reliable transportation with good gas mileage. My Mom drives an Impala and she gets 25-30mpg with an engine that I'm sure is bigger than what's in that Aura's base model. The Aura will probably get pretty decent mileage (maybe not as much as a 4 banger), but if I'm cross shopping cars and it comes down to the same price, but I get a v6 that gets 25MPG as opposed to a 4 cylinder that gets 28, I'll go V6 every time.

Maybe I'm in the minority. I see that as a plus, not a minus for the car. If they put a 4 cylinder in there, they could probably sell it for less, but they'd be competing with loaded ION's.
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You're definitely in the minority. In the mid-sized sedan market, 4-bangers rule...BY FAR
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Yes, but you are confusing the cause with the effect.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
You're definitely in the minority. In the mid-sized sedan market, 4-bangers rule...BY FAR
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Right, but I'm saying the reason they're so popular is because people can either pay $20.8k for the 4 cylinder LX Accord with auto trans or they can pony up $4200 more for the V6. The upper level Aura costs a little more than the entry level V6 Accord.

$4200 is a signficant portion of the purchase price. Hell, for $4200, I'd definatly be driving a 4 cylinder Accord if I wanted to save money.

Edit: V6 Accord LX is $25,100, so the Aura is still cheaper, especially after rebates and incentives
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
You're definitely in the minority. In the mid-sized sedan market, 4-bangers rule...BY FAR
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In the Asian cars, definitely. But a lot of domestic mid-sizes are still built around V6's. I-4 is becoming the exception to that rule now for domestics.
 
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