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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,505

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,150

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuION
TrimLTZ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $14,325
Base Invoice $25,806 $13,179
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sun and Sound Package   840
Travel Package   200
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Leather seating surfaces   700
Floor mats   80
Side curtain airbags   395
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
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) 2,445 2,615
Options (change) 2,152 2,406
Destination 760 565
Total Price $30,370 $17,505
Total Invoice $28,718 $16,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,767
Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuION
TrimLTZ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,370$17,505
Adjustments for Features-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,350$17,505
Total Invoice$28,718$16,150
Adjustments for Features-3,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,917$16,150

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuION
TrimLTZ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
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 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,840$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8010

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20112006
ModelMalibuION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.2 in
Length191.8 in184.5 in
Width70.3 in67.2 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu 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%
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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