Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2008 Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007

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Mini Hardtop vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,800

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $8,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,503

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $6,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelHardtopION
TrimCooper S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $21,200 $16,000
Base Invoice $19,080 $14,960
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Automatic headlights 250  
Cruise control 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Sun and Sound Package   840
Travel Package   200
Enhanced Performance Package   995
Floor mats   80
Side curtain airbags   395
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 644
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Automatic headlights 225  
Cruise control 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,125  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription 900  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Sun and Sound Package   773
Travel Package   184
Enhanced Performance Package   915
Floor mats   74
Side curtain airbags   363
Options (change) 6,250 3,210
Options (change) 5,625 2,953
Destination 650 590
Total Price $28,100 $19,800
Total Invoice $25,355 $18,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,744
Model Year20082007
ModelHardtopION
TrimCooper S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine172hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,100$19,800
Adjustments for Features-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,655$19,800
Total Invoice$25,355$18,503
Adjustments for Features-3,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,247$18,503

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20082007
ModelHardtopION
TrimCooper S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription$550 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,690$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1080

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20082007
ModelHardtopION
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.1 in103.2 in
Length145.6 in185.0 in
Width66.3 in67.9 in
Height55.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,712 lb.2,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft314.2 ft3

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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
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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