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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: $17,825

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $17,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,667

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $15,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062007
Model3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim325i330i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $14,700
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $13,745
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750    
Satellite radio 595 595  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   700
Premium Package   2,200  
Sun and Sound Package     840
Travel Package     200
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Side curtain airbags     395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685    
Satellite radio 540 540  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320   644
Premium Package   2,000  
Sun and Sound Package     773
Travel Package     184
Antilock brakes (ABS)     368
Side curtain airbags     363
Options (change) 3,745 3,745 2,535
Options (change) 3,405 3,400 2,332
Destination 695 695 590
Total Price $35,340 $41,040 $17,825
Total Invoice $32,400 $37,580 $16,667

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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: $14,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,372
Model Year200620062007
Model3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim325i330i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6145hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$35,340$41,040$17,825
Adjustments for Features-2,575-5,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,765$35,815$17,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$32,400$37,580$16,667
Adjustments for Features-2,361-4,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,039$32,796$16,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,757$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year200620062007
Model3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim325i330i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$3,470$6,120$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$5,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,361-4,7840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062007
Model3-SeriesION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.2 in
Length178.2 in184.5 in
Width71.5 in67.2 in
Height55.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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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