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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: $17,905

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $16,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,741

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $15,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelMalibuION
TrimPremier3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $14,700
Base Invoice $29,736 $13,745
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Sun and Sound Package   840
Travel Package   200
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Leather seating surfaces   700
Floor mats   80
Side curtain airbags   395
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
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) 2,270 2,615
Options (change) 2,066 2,406
Destination 875 590
Total Price $34,120 $17,905
Total Invoice $32,677 $16,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,801
Model Year20182007
ModelMalibuION
TrimPremier3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4145hp I4
TransmissionT9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$34,120$17,905
Adjustments for Features-7,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,670$17,905
Total Invoice$32,677$16,741
Adjustments for Features-7,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,542$16,741

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182007
ModelMalibuION
TrimPremier3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$9,470$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20182007
ModelMalibuION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.2 in
Length193.8 in184.5 in
Width73.0 in67.2 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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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