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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $20,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,371

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $17,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheION
TrimLTZ66Z713
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $14,325
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $13,179
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615 840
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 600 600 600  
Front side airbags 350 350 350  
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575  
Travel Package       200
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Leather seating surfaces       700
Floor mats       80
CD changer, in-dash       240
Side curtain airbags       395
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510 773
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) 498 498 498  
Front side airbags 291 291 291  
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307  
Travel Package       184
Antilock brakes (ABS)       368
Leather seating surfaces       644
Floor mats       74
CD changer, in-dash       221
Side curtain airbags       363
Options (change) 1,270 3,140 3,140 2,855
Options (change) 1,055 2,606 2,606 2,627
Destination 875 875 875 565
Total Price $39,400 $38,415 $42,460 $17,745
Total Invoice $34,716 $33,898 $37,337 $16,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,961
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheION
TrimLTZ66Z713
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17205/55-16
Total Price$39,400$38,415$42,460$17,745
Adjustments for Features-6,110-3,910-6,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,290$34,505$36,025$17,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,215$2,735$0
Total Invoice$34,716$33,898$37,337$16,371
Adjustments for Features-5,384-3,450-5,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,332$30,448$31,678$16,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,116$2,346$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Saturn ION

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheION
TrimLTZ66Z713
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
4WD w/low range  $2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Midgate$400$400$400 
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Removable rear window$100$100$100 
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75  $75
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$8,105$5,905$8,430$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,110$3,910$6,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,384-3,450-5,6590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062006
ModelAvalancheION
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in103.2 in
Length221.6 in184.5 in
Width79.8 in67.2 in
Height73.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume0.014.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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