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Saturn ION vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,780

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $98,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $91,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelIONA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3S8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $13,179 $106,858 $106,858
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 80    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Rear spoiler 275    
Wood trim   0 0
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Floor mats 74    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Rear spoiler 253    
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 2,890 0 0
Options (change) 2,659 0 0
Destination 565 925 925
Total Price $17,780 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $16,403 $107,783 $107,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,894
Model Year200620162016
ModelIONA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3S8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$17,780$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-20,940-19,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,780$94,885$96,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$16,403$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-19,486-17,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,403$88,297$89,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,628

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200620162016
ModelIONA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3S8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Ski sack $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
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,670$22,610$20,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,940$19,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19,486-17,858

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062016
ModelIONA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in117.8 in
Length184.5 in202.6 in
Width67.2 in76.7 in
Height57.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 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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