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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: $17,780

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $35,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $33,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900 $14,325
Base Invoice $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650 $13,179
Premium Package 2,600            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Rear spoiler           0 275
Wood trim           0  
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 2,365            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Rear spoiler           0 253
Wood trim           0  
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) 3,150 550 550 550 0 0 2,890
Options (change) 2,865 500 500 500 0 0 2,659
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 565
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,575 $56,575 $58,075 $62,875 $64,825 $95,125 $17,780
Total Invoice $49,510 $52,295 $53,675 $58,095 $59,895 $87,875 $16,403

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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: $27,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,229
Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$53,575$56,575$58,075$62,875$64,825$95,125$17,780
Adjustments for Features-8,525-7,625-7,625-7,625-9,175-10,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,050$48,950$50,450$55,250$55,650$84,300$17,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$5,400$10,200$10,600$39,250$0
Total Invoice$49,510$52,295$53,675$58,095$59,895$87,875$16,403
Adjustments for Features-7,878-7,048-7,047-7,045-8,477-10,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,632$45,247$46,628$51,050$51,418$77,875$16,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,615$4,996$9,418$9,786$36,243$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2014201420142014201420142006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesION
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100      
Power trunk closer$350      
Proximity key$250      
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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$100$100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200     $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound     $250 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers     $50 
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   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats     $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,045$9,145$9,145$9,145$10,695$12,345$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,525$7,625$7,625$7,625$9,175$10,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,878-7,048-7,047-7,045-8,477-10,0000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20142006
Model5-SeriesION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.2 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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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