Saturn Astra - 2008 Model Year                 Rethink Saturn.  A different kind of car company.
There will be no 2009 Model Year Saturn Astra in the USA.  The 2010 Model Year will be released in the summer/fall of 2009. 

Use This Page To Learn How To Shop For Your 2008 Astra

 

GM Saturn's Astra XE 5-Door

 GM Saturn's Astra XR 5-Door

GM Saturn's Astra XR 3-Door

 

XE 5-Door

XR 5-Door

XR 3-Door

Features Common To All Saturn Astras
S = Included as standard

Engine
  2H0 - 1.8L, 4-cylinder, 138hp @ 6300rpm.  Also:  
             
Uses Variable Valve Timing (VVT) 
             Uses Dual Over-Head Cam (DOHC).

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MPG
  24 City / 32 Highway


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Standard Equipment
  AY0  - Air bags, driver + passenger
  JL9  - Brakes, 4 wheel anti-lock, disc
  K34  - Cruise control
  ___  - Child seat latch system
  ECA  - Keys, foldable w remote locking/entry
  UE1  - OnStar - included is 1 year safe + sound.
              Subsequent years are additional.
              Turn by turn directions is additional.

  A33  - Power windows
  DDG  - Power mirrors, heated
  ___  - Theft deterrent system, engine immobilizer
  UH3  - Tire pressure monitor system


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Warranty
  
Manufacturing Defects - 3 Years / 36,000 Miles
  Powertrain - 5 Years / 100,000 Miles
  Roadside Assistance - 5 Years / 100,000 Miles
  Courtesy Transportation - 5 Years / 100,000 Miles


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GM Saturn's Astra XE 5-Door

 GM Saturn's Astra XR 5-Door

GM Saturn's Astra XR 3-Door

 

XE 5-Door

XR 5-Door

XR 3-Door

"Trim" Differences and Upgrades Available
Yellow highlights represent key areas to consider.
Focus on the items in red.  They represent choices you need to consider.
-- = Not available.  S = Included as standard equipment. p = Included as part of package only. $xxx = Option available at price indicated.

Trim #

 ZAR48 - XE 5-Door

 ZAT48 - XR 5-Door

 ZAT08 - XR 3-Door

MSRP - Base Vehicle

$15,875

$17,425

$17,875 

Destination Charge

     $620

     $620

      $620 

Key Selling Points

Base Model.
Only pay for what you want.  

Includes more standard
equipment than the XE.     

Most popular body style.
Even more standard equipment
than the XR 5-door model.

Standard Equipment Differences
  C3U
- Power Sunroof w 2nd Row Skylight
  C60 - Air Conditioning
  B6Y
- Front Door Sill Plates, bright
  W1Y - Steering Wheel Controls, audio + info center
  T96 - Fog Lamps
  ___ - Exhaust, Dual Wall Bright


$1,000
   $960
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$1,000
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Transmission Choices
  MM1
- 4 Speed Automatic, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
  MM3 - 5 Speed Manual, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)


$1,325
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$1,325
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$1,325
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Exterior Color Choices

See colors + codes

See colors + codes

 See colors + codes

Interior Colors
  Seat Colors
  Dash Colors


Charcoal only (PFM)
Charcoal Metallic


Charcoal only (PHQ, PAO)
Silver Metallic

  
Charcoal only (PHQ, PAO)
Silver Metallic

Interior + Seating Choices
  PFM Cloth, Reclining Front Bucket Seats.  Also:  
                        - Driver Seat Adjuster 4 way, manual - fore-aft-up-down  
                        - Passenger Seat Adjuster 2 way, manual - fore-aft  
                        - Rear seats- 60/40 split-folding
  PHQ Cloth, Reclining Front Bucket Seats.  Specs per PFM.
  KA1 - Heated Seats - Driver + Passenger (or in PCQ)
  PCQ
- Premium Trim Package includes:
               
AE4 - Front Sport Seats, seatback pockets, easy entry
               N35
- Sport Steering Wheel
               N35 - Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel

               
KA1 - Heated Seats
               
PAO
Leather Seating Surfaces
               AHA - Driver Lumbar Adjuster, manual
               T6K - Vinyl Door Trim
               T9S - Door Pocket Interior Lighting


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$250
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 $250
 $995
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 $250
 $745
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Audio System Choices
  URA
- AM/FM Radio w CD Player
  UW5 - 6 speaker system
  UCH
- Add MP3
  U66 - Add 7th speaker

  PCU - Add 6 disc CD Player,
equalizer


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$595


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$595

Handling Choices
  ____ - Power Steering, non-variable ratio
  
NS2 - Add variable effort
  
FX3
- Stabilitrak Stability + Traction Control (or in PDX)
  PDX - Sport Handling Package includes:
               
FX3 - Stabilitrak Stability + Traction Control
               QL4 - Wheels - 17" Alloy, 5-spoke 
               QNE - Tires - P225/45R17, all-season, performance
               ZQ8 - Lowered Front Suspension
               NR1 - Reduced Rack Travel Steering


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$495
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$495
$695
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Tire + Wheel Choices
  PY3 - Wheels - 16" Steel w cover
  QJV - Tires - P205/55R16, all-season, touring
  S89
- Wheels - 16" Alloy, twin-spoke
  QL4 - Wheels - 17" Alloy, 5-spoke
  QNE - Tires - P225/45R17, all-season, performance

  QL7 - Wheels - 17" Alloy, 10-spoke
  P38 - Wheels - 18"Alloy, star-spoke (incl. QNA)
  QNA - Tires - P225/40R18 summer only, performance

 

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$350 - see image
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in PDX only - see image
in PDX only - see Handling
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  $495 - see image
 in P38 only

How to use this page in your shopping / as you read equipment listings:
Option codes in Grey will always be on the vehicle if shown as "S" above, even if they don't appear on an equipment list.
Option codes in Red will only be on the vehicle if specifically shown as being there.

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