‘Automotive Answers: 29222222992 2P2IDVIDIQAAIDAIVIVDAAVADPWDAVDADVPAVOVDVDADVDODDAADDADADNNN The Key To Saving On New Cars (NAPSA)—Auto customers have helped drive down new car, truck and SUV prices over the past year. Many car manufactur- ers now offer models for significantly less than they did just one year ago. However, prices aren’t all that have changed. Available and standard features have changed aswell. As a result, with a little re- search, savvy car buyers can now get much more bang for their buck. For instance, Saturn re- cently announced that it will lower sticker prices or add features to every vehicle in its 2006 lineup. Analysts say the 2006 Vue presents a particularly attractive value—combining a lower price with enhancements to its interior and exterior design. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of a popularly-equipped 2006 Vue (front-wheel drive, auto- matic, four-cylinder) has been reduced to $19,345, more than $1,800 less than the 2005 model. Vue V6 models, which feature a 250-horsepower engine and bestin-class (compact V6 SUVs) 28 miles per gallon EPA highwayfuel economy, also have a reduced price. The VUE V6 modelstarts with a base MSRP of $21,990, downover $1,200 from last year. All Vues feature a new frontend design and a restyled interior, with new accents on the dash, a new center console and a more premium appearance. Saturn has also made the Vue’s power package standard, including power windows, door locks and side-view mirrors; remote keyless entry; cruise control; automatic head- lights; map lights and an autodimming mirror with compass and outside temperature gauge. Many car manufacturers have lowered prices and increased stan- dard features on 2006 models. Pricing levels for the Saturn Ion have also been restructured. For example, the MSRPfor a popularly-equipped Ion 2 sedan (with optional air-conditioning and automatic transmission) has been reduced by nearly $1,500 to $14,350. Similarly, the price of the 205-horsepower Ion Red Line has been reduced to $19,990, down nearly $1,500 from 2005. All 2006 Vue and Ion models feature all-new radios with an auxiliary input jack that allows for plug and play connectivity with devices such as an iPod. The MSRPfor the seven-passenger Relay 2 sport van has been reduced by about $900 to $23,590. In addition, all Saturn vehicles feature the OnStar safety and security system as standard equipment, along with one-year of free Safe & Sound service. Saturn also has announced plans to introduce three new vehicles next year: the Sky roadster, Aura midsize sedan and the Outlook midsize crossover utility vehicle. For more information, visit www.saturn.com.
