Saturn offers the Aura in two trim levels at launch, with a hybrid model expected to debut after the first of the year. On sale now and starting at just $20,595 including the $650 destination charge, the Saturn Aura XE is the base model and includes a long list of standard features. Included in the base price are a 3.5-liter V6 engine and four-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch wheels and tires, antilock brakes, and traction control. The Aura XE also has power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, cruise control, and a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel. The driver’s seat has a power height adjuster, and the Aura XE is equipped with an automatic single-zone climate control system, a driver information center, a programmable universal remote, and a six-speaker stereo with a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary input jack.

For another $4,000, the Saturn Aura XR adds a more sophisticated 3.6-liter V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, projector beam fog lights, and chrome door handle trim. Inside, the front seats are heated, and the driver gets eight-way power adjustment. The Aura XR is also equipped with a remote vehicle start system for hot days and cold nights, heated side mirrors, remote keyless entry, a Saturn Advanced Audio system with eight speakers and a 240-watt amplifier, and rear audio controls with a set of wireless headphones.

In terms of safety equipment, every Saturn Aura comes equipped with dual-stage front airbags with a passenger sensing system, dual front side-impact airbags, and side curtain airbags. OnStar is also standard, equipped with a free year of Safe & Sound service which includes airbag deployment notification that will get rescue personnel to your location faster in the event of an accident. Other safety features include a tire pressure monitoring system and daytime running lights. Stability control is standard and available only on the uplevel Saturn XR.

Load the Saturn Aura XE with every option and you’ll come in at just over $26,000. That includes the Preferred Package ($375 – eight-way power driver’s seat, heated outside mirrors, steering wheel controls for the stereo), the Convenience Package ($700 – heated front seats, remote vehicle starting system, programmable universal remote, auto-dimming inside mirror with compass), the Enhanced Convenience Package ($425 – six-way power front passenger’s seat, power adjustable pedals), and the Premium Trim Package ($1,050 – leather trim for the seats, steering wheel, and shift knob). The Aura XE can also be decked out with premium floor mats ($100), a power sunroof ($800), a panoramic roof ($1,500), 17-inch alloy wheels ($400), chrome wheel covers ($200), XM satellite radio ($199), and an engine block heater ($50).

Like the XE model, the Saturn Aura XR can be equipped with the Enhanced Convenience Package, the Premium Trim Package, the upgraded floor mats, the power sunroof, the panoramic roof, the XM radio, and the engine block heater. Both cars are also offered with a new Directions & Connections service from OnStar that includes turn-by-turn audio navigation. Exclusive to the Saturn Aura XR is a Morocco Brown leather scheme for $100.