Nevertheless, it chugs along just fine alongside Toyotas, Hondas, BMWs, etc. The standard stereo equipment is good, and gets good bass response. There is adequate seating for 5, if your back seat passengers are short and slim-hipped. It is probably only comfortable for 4 adults. The trunk is relatively spacious, given the overall size of the car.
Interior storage is sparse, but adequate.
The price you see on the sticker is the price you pay. First of all, my Saturn has leaked from the passenger side window since I got it. Two days after I drove it home there was a torrential rain which soaked the passenger seat. The dealer was apologetic, and relaced everything, but sure enough, when the next rain came, my windshield was still eaking from the passenger side. Again, they fixed it, and it seemed to solve the problem.