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Saturn ION vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,290

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $20,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,872

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $19,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelIONA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $15,625 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $14,375 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Travel Package 200      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 80      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Satellite radio 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 644      
Travel Package 184      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Floor mats 74      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Satellite radio 299      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Options (change) 2,100 475 475 475
Options (change) 1,932 443 443 443
Destination 565 895 895 895
Total Price $18,290 $39,220 $52,270 $70,270
Total Invoice $16,872 $36,539 $48,676 $65,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,920
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelIONA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$18,290$39,220$52,270$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,095-6,845-10,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,290$34,125$45,425$59,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,300$25,550
Total Invoice$16,872$36,539$48,676$65,416
Adjustments for Features0-4,747-6,374-9,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,872$31,792$42,302$55,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,510$23,761

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelIONA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3A5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,195$6,290$8,040$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,095$6,845$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,747-6,374-9,863

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062013
ModelIONA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in108.3 in
Length185.0 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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