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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: $17,905

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $31,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,741

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $28,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim528i535i550i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $14,700
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $13,745
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Sun and Sound Package       840
Travel Package       200
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Leather seating surfaces       700
Floor mats       80
Side curtain airbags       395
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Sun and Sound Package       773
Travel Package       184
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368
Leather seating surfaces       644
Floor mats       74
Side curtain airbags       363
Options (change) 3,175 3,175 825 2,615
Options (change) 2,890 2,890 750 2,406
Destination 875 875 875 590
Total Price $49,100 $54,150 $61,900 $17,905
Total Invoice $45,410 $50,055 $57,210 $16,741

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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: $25,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,388
Model Year2011201120112007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim528i535i550i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8145hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$49,100$54,150$61,900$17,905
Adjustments for Features-5,710-6,410-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,390$47,740$54,350$17,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,960$0
Total Invoice$45,410$50,055$57,210$16,741
Adjustments for Features-5,281-5,925-6,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,129$44,130$50,232$16,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,001$10,103$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2011201120112007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim528i535i550i3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
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$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,405$7,105$8,245$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$6,410$7,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,281-5,925-6,9780

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20112007
Model5-SeriesION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.2 in
Length193.1 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in67.2 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

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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