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BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $24,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $22,996

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $14,700
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $13,745
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475            
Sunroof 900         0  
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350            
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750      
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Wood trim           0  
Sun and Sound Package             840
Travel Package             200
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats             80
Side curtain airbags             395
Rear spoiler             275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Folding second row seats 435            
Sunroof 830         0  
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875 644
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320            
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690      
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Wood trim           0  
Sun and Sound Package             773
Travel Package             184
Antilock brakes (ABS)             368
Floor mats             74
Side curtain airbags             363
Rear spoiler             253
Options (change) 6,375 5,100 5,100 5,100 2,000 1,500 2,890
Options (change) 5,860 4,690 4,690 4,690 1,840 1,380 2,659
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $42,270 $47,845 $46,345 $47,694 $51,945 $67,995 $18,180
Total Invoice $39,990 $45,795 $43,800 $44,774 $49,040 $63,970 $16,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,813
Model Year2018201820182018201820182007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6145hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$42,270$47,845$46,345$47,694$51,945$67,995$18,180
Adjustments for Features-6,535-7,960-6,710-7,985-7,710-8,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,735$39,885$39,635$39,709$44,235$59,120$18,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$3,900$3,974$8,500$23,385$0
Total Invoice$39,990$45,795$43,800$44,774$49,040$63,970$16,994
Adjustments for Features-6,183-7,619-6,342-7,496-7,279-8,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,807$38,176$37,458$37,278$41,761$55,620$16,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,369$3,651$3,471$7,954$21,813$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2018201820182018201820182007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app     $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player     $0 
Handwriting recognition     $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet     $150 
Media drive     $15 
Navigation map updates, three years     $0 
Navigation system     $600 
S Voice support     $0 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Traffic + travel information     $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats     $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$7,555$8,980$7,730$9,005$8,730$9,895$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,535$7,960$6,710$7,985$7,710$8,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,183-7,619-6,342-7,496-7,279-8,3500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182007
Model3-SeriesION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.2 in
Length182.5 in184.5 in
Width71.3 in67.2 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested207593%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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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