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Saturn ION vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,905

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $22,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,741

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $20,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelIONTSX
Trim3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $30,635
Base Invoice $13,745 $28,835
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Travel Package 200  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
3.5L V6   5,540
Technology Package   3,100
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Travel Package 184  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
3.5L V6   5,128
Technology Package   2,869
Options (change) 2,615 8,640
Options (change) 2,406 7,997
Destination 590 895
Total Price $17,905 $40,170
Total Invoice $16,741 $37,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,835
Model Year20072014
ModelIONTSX
Trim3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$17,905$40,170
Adjustments for Features0-5,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,905$34,685
Total Invoice$16,741$37,727
Adjustments for Features0-5,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,741$32,576

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20072014
ModelIONTSX
Trim3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Heated front seats $200
Manual height 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$770$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,151

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20072014
ModelIONTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in106.4 in
Length184.5 in185.6 in
Width67.2 in72.4 in
Height57.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.0 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%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1540100%

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