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Mazda Now Offering SIRIUS Satellite Radio As Port Installed Option

Mazda Now Offering SIRIUS Satellite Radio As Port Installed Option
Six-Month Subscription Included When Vehicle is Purchased
12/1/2005 11:56:30 AM


NEW YORK, Dec 01, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (SIRI) today announced that Mazda is now offering SIRIUS as a port- installed option on the following 2006 model year vehicles.

* MAZDA3
* MAZDA6
* Mazda RX-8
* MPV
* Tribute
* MAZDA5
* Mazda MX-5 Miata


"We're very pleased that Mazda has decided to install SIRIUS in these models at their port facility, so that potential Mazda buyers will now be able to experience SIRIUS as soon as the car arrives at the dealer," said Doug Wilsterman, Senior Vice President and General Manager OEM Division for SIRIUS. "This is just one more step that will make it easier for Mazda buyers to get the commercial-free music, innovative talk programming, and the wide variety of sports that SIRIUS offers."



"Mazda is always looking for ways to make the driving experience even more pleasurable for its customers," said Jack Stavana, Director of Accessory Operations, Mazda North America. "We are thrilled to be able to offer Mazda buyers an easy way to experience what millions of SIRIUS subscribers already know - that SIRIUS is the programming leader in all of radio."

All vehicles are available with factory-installed SIRIUS radios that display artist, song title and category with the addition of the port- installed kit. Mazda is offering the port-installed SIRIUS system for an MSRP of $430, which includes the first six months of service. The regular SIRIUS subscription is $12.95 per month, and extended subscription terms beyond the initial six moths are available, with special discounts for Mazda customers.


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