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Saturn ION vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,205

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072022
ModelIONTLX
Trim32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $38,900
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Travel Package 200  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Travel Package 184  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 1,915 500
Options (change) 1,762 0
Destination 590 1,095
Total Price $17,205 $40,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Saturn ION 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,276
Model Year20072022
ModelIONTLX
Trim32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionM5T10
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6350, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/50-18
Total Price$17,205$40,495
Adjustments for Features0-10,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,205$30,350

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20072022
ModelIONTLX
Trim32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Alexa integration $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Road sign information $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,070$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20072022
ModelIONTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in113.0 in
Length184.5 in194.6 in
Width67.2 in75.2 in
Height57.4 in56.4 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.5 ft3

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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
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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