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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: $17,905

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $19,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,741

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $18,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $14,700
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $13,745
BMW Assist 650 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475        
Sunroof 1,050        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       700
Premium Package   3,100 2,200 2,200  
Sun and Sound Package         840
Travel Package         200
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats         80
Side curtain airbags         395
BMW Assist 590 590 590 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430        
Sunroof 955        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320       644
Premium Package   2,820 2,000 2,000  
Sun and Sound Package         773
Travel Package         184
Antilock brakes (ABS)         368
Floor mats         74
Side curtain airbags         363
Options (change) 4,175 4,300 3,400 3,400 2,615
Options (change) 3,795 3,910 3,090 3,090 2,406
Destination 925 925 925 925 590
Total Price $37,650 $42,075 $47,475 $53,975 $17,905
Total Invoice $34,845 $38,915 $43,895 $49,875 $16,741

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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: $16,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,550
Model Year20132013201320132007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H145hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,650$42,075$47,475$53,975$17,905
Adjustments for Features-2,760-4,910-6,710-6,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,890$37,165$40,765$47,240$17,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,275$5,875$12,350$0
Total Invoice$34,845$38,915$43,895$49,875$16,741
Adjustments for Features-2,554-4,541-6,204-6,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,291$34,374$37,691$43,652$16,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,083$5,400$11,361$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20132013201320132007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesION
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 33
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,955$7,755$7,780$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$4,910$6,710$6,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,554-4,541-6,204-6,2230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20132007
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 Weight3,361 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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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