Saturn ION Saturn ION 2007 Acura RL Acura RL 2012
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Saturn ION vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Saturn ION vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,145

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $30,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,962

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $28,031

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelIONRL
Trim3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $48,200
Base Invoice $13,745 $44,098
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Travel Package 200  
Floor mats 80  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Travel Package 184  
Floor mats 74  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Options (change) 2,855 0
Options (change) 2,627 0
Destination 590 895
Total Price $18,145 $49,095
Total Invoice $16,962 $44,993

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Saturn ION dealer quotes or Acura RL dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,896
Model Year20072012
ModelIONRL
Trim3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$18,145$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,145$41,310
Total Invoice$16,962$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-7,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,962$37,858

Return to top

Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072012
ModelIONRL
Trim3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,170$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,135

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072012
ModelIONRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in195.8 in
Width67.2 in72.7 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.8 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Saturn models.