Compare 2005 Saturn L300 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,370 | $22,530 | $21,695 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,714 | $20,051 | $20,014 |
| Destination | $625 | $540 | $560 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 7 Performance | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Passlock II | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | Saturn New Car Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P215/50VR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.3L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.68 | 3.29 | 4.39 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 190.4 " | 189.2 " | 186.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.5 " | 70.7 " | 70.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.4 " | 58.7 " | 56.7 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.3L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 182 @ 5,600 Rpm | 210 @ 5,800 Rpm | 160 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ 3,600 Rpm | 220 @ 4,400 Rpm | 155 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.7 Seconds | 6.9 Seconds | 8.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 91 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.35 " | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.44/3.70 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 Lbs. | 3,340 Lbs. | 3,102 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,310 Lbs. | 4,312 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,361 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 1,958 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 " | 107.1 " | 105.3 " |
| Front Track | 59.8 " | 60.8 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.4 " | 60.4 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 17.4 '' | 19.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .28 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 41.6 " | 42.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 37.8 " | 36.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 39.2 " | 38.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.0 " | 38.4 " | 37.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.7 " | 54.4 " | 54.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.0 " | 54.1 " | 54.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 57.5 " | 56.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.7 " | 54.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.5 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. | 15.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 17.5 Cu.ft. | 16.7 Cu.ft. | 15.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.7 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Bumpers | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | N/A |
| Restraints | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | poor | acceptable | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | marginal | N/A |
