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Saturn ION vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,505

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $19,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,150

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $18,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelIONA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim3A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $13,179 $33,388 $45,756
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Travel Package 200    
Floor mats 80    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Travel Package 184    
Floor mats 74    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 2,615 575 575
Options (change) 2,406 536 536
Destination 565 925 925
Total Price $17,505 $37,400 $50,700
Total Invoice $16,150 $34,849 $47,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,278
Model Year200620162016
ModelIONA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim3A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$17,505$37,400$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,745-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,505$32,655$43,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,150
Total Invoice$16,150$34,849$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-4,421-6,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,150$30,428$40,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,368

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200620162016
ModelIONA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim3A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,045$5,790$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,421-6,421

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062016
ModelIONA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in185.1 in
Width67.2 in71.9 in
Height57.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 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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