BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2008 Saturn ION Saturn ION 2006

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BMW Z4 vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,765

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $24,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,389

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelZ4Z4ION
Trim3.0siM Coupe3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $15,625
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $14,375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750  
Wood trim 0 0  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Leather seating surfaces     700
Floor mats     80
Side curtain airbags     395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685  
Wood trim 0 0  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     368
Leather seating surfaces     644
Floor mats     74
Side curtain airbags     363
Options (change) 1,225 1,225 1,575
Options (change) 1,115 1,115 1,449
Destination 825 825 565
Total Price $42,750 $52,450 $17,765
Total Invoice $39,565 $48,490 $16,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,496
Model Year200820082006
ModelZ4Z4ION
Trim3.0siM Coupe3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine255hp I6330hp I6140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$42,750$52,450$17,765
Adjustments for Features-1,815-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,935$50,235$17,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,300$0
Total Invoice$39,565$48,490$16,389
Adjustments for Features-1,680-2,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,885$46,442$16,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,557$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year200820082006
ModelZ4Z4ION
Trim3.0siM Coupe3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,490$3,890$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,680-2,0480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20082006
ModelZ4ION
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.2 in103.2 in
Length161.9 in185.0 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height49.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume9.2 ft314.2 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%

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