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BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,420

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $27,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,215

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $24,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim525i530i550iM53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $14,700
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $13,745
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450     700
Rear spoiler       0 275
Wood trim       0  
Sun and Sound Package         840
Travel Package         200
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Floor mats         80
Side curtain airbags         395
CD changer, in-dash         240
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320     644
Rear spoiler       0 253
Wood trim       0  
Sun and Sound Package         773
Travel Package         184
Antilock brakes (ABS)         368
Floor mats         74
Side curtain airbags         363
CD changer, in-dash         221
Options (change) 2,520 2,520 1,070 1,070 3,130
Options (change) 2,290 2,290 970 970 2,880
Destination 695 695 695 695 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $45,715 $50,015 $59,165 $85,965 $18,420
Total Invoice $41,840 $45,755 $54,080 $78,735 $17,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,861
Model Year20062006200620062007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim525i530i550iM53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10145hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$45,715$50,015$59,165$85,965$18,420
Adjustments for Features-3,020-3,970-4,120-8,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,695$46,045$55,045$77,930$18,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$12,350$35,235$0
Total Invoice$41,840$45,755$54,080$78,735$17,215
Adjustments for Features-2,764-3,632-3,766-7,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,076$42,123$50,314$71,376$17,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,047$11,238$32,300$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062006200620062007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim525i530i550iM53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote   $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system   $600 
Surround sound   $250 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass    $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights $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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats   $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,440$5,590$9,505$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$3,970$4,120$8,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,764-3,632-3,766-7,3590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062007
Model5-SeriesION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.2 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width72.7 in67.2 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume14.0 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
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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