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Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,780

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $26,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $24,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelIONA3 / S3
Trim3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $42,500
Base Invoice $13,179 $39,527
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Travel Package 200  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Rear spoiler 275  
Floor mats 80  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Travel Package 184  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Rear spoiler 253  
Floor mats 74  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,890 575
Options (change) 2,659 536
Destination 565 925
Total Price $17,780 $44,000
Total Invoice $16,403 $40,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,369
Model Year20062016
ModelIONA3 / S3
Trim3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$17,780$44,000
Adjustments for Features0-8,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,780$35,180
Total Invoice$16,403$40,988
Adjustments for Features0-8,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,403$32,772

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelIONA3 / S3
Trim3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,045$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,216

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelIONA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in103.8 in
Length184.5 in175.4 in
Width67.2 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.3 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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