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BMW i3 vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,565

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $19,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,285

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $18,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
Modeli3ION
TrimBase3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $14,325
Base Invoice $39,690 $13,179
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Travel Package   200
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Satellite radio   325
Floor mats   80
Side curtain airbags   395
Rear spoiler   275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Travel Package   184
Antilock brakes (ABS)   368
Satellite radio   299
Floor mats   74
Side curtain airbags   363
Rear spoiler   253
Options (change) 550 1,675
Options (change) 500 1,541
Destination 995 565
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $16,565
Total Invoice $33,685 $15,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,480
Model Year20162006
Modeli3ION
TrimBase3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E140hp I4
TransmissionA1M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16
Total Price$36,445$16,565
Adjustments for Features-6,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,040$16,565
Total Invoice$33,685$15,285
Adjustments for Features-5,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,765$15,285

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20162006
Modeli3ION
TrimBase3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$7,650$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9200

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Saturn ION features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20162006
Modeli3ION
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.2 in
Length157.4 in184.5 in
Width69.9 in67.2 in
Height62.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Saturn ION specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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