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Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,800

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,341

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelIONA3
Trim32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,325 $27,270
Base Invoice $13,179 $25,361
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
4-speed automatic 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
4-speed automatic 828  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,910 3,055
Options (change) 3,597 2,842
Destination 565 895
Total Price $18,800 $31,220
Total Invoice $17,341 $29,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,483
Model Year20062013
ModelIONA3
Trim32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,800$31,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,800$28,780
Total Invoice$17,341$29,098
Adjustments for Features0-2,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,341$26,824

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062013
ModelIONA3
Trim32.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 cover $75
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear $100
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,274

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062013
ModelIONA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in101.5 in
Length184.5 in168.7 in
Width67.2 in69.5 in
Height57.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,804 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.754.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6200
162 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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