Saturn Aura vs. Chevrolet Malibu
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Malibu contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Saturn Aura and the Chevrolet Malibu.
In comparing the Saturn Aura's and the Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, the Saturn Aura has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Malibu have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Saturn Aura's and the Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, the Saturn Aura is a better car than the Chevrolet Malibu.
Pricing: A used 2009 Saturn Aura ranges from $2,523 to $8,420 while a used 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is priced between $2,900 to $9,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Saturn Aura and the Chevrolet Malibu makes 169 horsepower. The Aura is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The Malibu is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. This gives the Saturn Aura the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Malibu. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Malibu are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Malibu has an average safety rating of 4.47 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22655
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
21729
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
17495 - 32250
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5498
Price Range:
2523 - 8420
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
135666
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6049
Price Range:
2900 - 9995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
6419
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
5238 - 8249
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
96
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
135209
# Good or Great Deals:
22
Saturn Aura Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Saturn Aura
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Malibu
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.0227292313497984
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8610660725137462
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.8 - 15.6
Saturn Aura Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Malibu Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
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4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
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11 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Saturn Aura Trim Levels
XE, XR, XR V6
Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels
LS, LS Fleet, LT, LTZ
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.47 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
160 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
160 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3436 lbs
Width:
70.3 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
190.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3415 lbs
Width:
70.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Carbon Flash
Blue
Deep Blue
Gray
Gold Mist / Ocean Mist / Silver Moss / Techno Gray
Red
Red Jewel Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver
White
Polar White
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic / Golden Pewter Metallic / Silver Moss Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Gold
Gold Mist Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan
Gray
Gray
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Titanium
Brown
Cocoa/Cashmere
