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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: $18,604

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $34,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $31,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelZ4Z4Z4ION
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $16,000
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $14,960
BMW Assist 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250     700
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       80
Satellite radio       199
CD changer, in-dash       240
Side curtain airbags       395
BMW Assist 590 590 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140     644
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368
Floor mats       74
Satellite radio       183
CD changer, in-dash       221
Side curtain airbags       363
Options (change) 3,400 2,150 2,150 2,014
Options (change) 3,095 1,955 1,955 1,853
Destination 895 895 895 590
Total Price $52,945 $58,195 $67,245 $18,604
Total Invoice $48,930 $53,770 $62,095 $17,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,196
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelZ4Z4Z4ION
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6145hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$52,945$58,195$67,245$18,604
Adjustments for Features-9,015-10,340-12,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,930$47,855$54,855$18,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$10,925$0
Total Invoice$48,930$53,770$62,095$17,403
Adjustments for Features-8,331-9,554-11,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,599$44,216$50,654$17,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,617$10,055$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2012201220122007
ModelZ4Z4Z4ION
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,915$12,240$14,290$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,015$10,340$12,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,331-9,554-11,4410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20122007
ModelZ4ION
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in103.2 in
Length166.9 in185.0 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height50.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume10.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

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 Z4 sDrive35i

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 Z4 sDrive35is

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
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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