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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: $18,500

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,288

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132007
ModelMalibuMalibuION
Trim2LTLTZ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $14,700
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $13,745
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Forward collision warning 395    
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Sun and Sound Package     840
Travel Package     200
Enhanced Performance Package     995
Leather seating surfaces     700
Floor mats     80
Side curtain airbags     395
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Forward collision warning 348    
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Sun and Sound Package     773
Travel Package     184
Enhanced Performance Package     915
Leather seating surfaces     644
Floor mats     74
Side curtain airbags     363
Options (change) 5,280 2,335 3,210
Options (change) 4,775 2,207 2,953
Destination 810 810 590
Total Price $30,980 $30,510 $18,500
Total Invoice $29,354 $28,876 $17,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,528
Model Year201320132007
ModelMalibuMalibuION
Trim2LTLTZ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,980$30,510$18,500
Adjustments for Features-5,845-4,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,135$25,540$18,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0
Total Invoice$29,354$28,876$17,288
Adjustments for Features-5,538-4,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,816$24,172$17,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$356$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Model Year201320132007
ModelMalibuMalibuION
Trim2LTLTZ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200  
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,665$5,790$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,845$4,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,538-4,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20132007
ModelMalibuION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.2 in
Length191.5 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in67.2 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22522%
Total Not Requested81578%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

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%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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