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Honda Element vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,010

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,774

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $7,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelElementIONION
TrimEX23
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $11,925 $14,325
Base Invoice $21,344 $10,971 $13,179
Preferred Package   875  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400 400
Air conditioning   960  
Side curtain airbags   395 395
MP3-compatible player   220  
Satellite radio   325 325
Alloy wheels   440  
Preferred Package   805  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   368 368
Air conditioning   883  
Side curtain airbags   363 363
MP3-compatible player   202  
Satellite radio   299 299
Alloy wheels   405  
Options (change) 0 3,615 1,120
Options (change) 0 3,325 1,030
Destination 810 565 565
Total Price $23,745 $16,105 $16,010
Total Invoice $22,154 $14,861 $14,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,674
Model Year201120062006
ModelElementIONION
TrimEX23
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$23,745$16,105$16,010
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,620$16,105$15,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$22,154$14,861$14,774
Adjustments for Features-1,9830-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,171$14,861$14,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$364$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Saturn ION

Model Year201120062006
ModelElementIONION
TrimEX23
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats$0  
Total Value of Features$3,100$975$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9830-277

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Saturn ION features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20112006
ModelElementION
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in103.2 in
Length169.9 in184.5 in
Width71.6 in67.2 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Saturn ION specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 2

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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