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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $16,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $15,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ION
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $14,700
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $13,745
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Sun and Sound Package       840
Travel Package       200
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Leather seating surfaces       700
Floor mats       80
Side curtain airbags       395
Rear spoiler       275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Sun and Sound Package       773
Travel Package       184
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368
Leather seating surfaces       644
Floor mats       74
Side curtain airbags       363
Rear spoiler       253
Options (change) 1,570 575 575 2,890
Options (change) 1,462 536 536 2,659
Destination 975 975 975 590
Total Price $34,495 $45,200 $56,450 $18,180
Total Invoice $32,151 $42,107 $52,569 $16,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,362
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ION
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5145hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$34,495$45,200$56,450$18,180
Adjustments for Features-5,145-10,220-10,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$34,980$45,655$18,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,630$16,305$0
Total Invoice$32,151$42,107$52,569$16,994
Adjustments for Features-4,795-9,521-10,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,356$32,586$42,516$16,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,230$15,160$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2018201820182007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ION
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,690$12,765$13,340$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$10,220$10,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,795-9,521-10,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.2 in
Length175.4 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in67.2 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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