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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: $99,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $92,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelIONA8 / S8
Trim3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $115,900
Base Invoice $13,179 $107,788
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Travel Package 200  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Rear spoiler 275  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Travel Package 184  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Rear spoiler 253  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Options (change) 2,890 0
Options (change) 2,659 0
Destination 565 975
Total Price $17,780 $116,875
Total Invoice $16,403 $108,763

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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: $80,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,595
Model Year20062018
ModelIONA8 / S8
Trim3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4605hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/35-21
Total Price$17,780$116,875
Adjustments for Features0-19,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,780$97,785
Total Invoice$16,403$108,763
Adjustments for Features0-17,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,403$90,998

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062018
ModelIONA8 / S8
Trim3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,320$20,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-17,765

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062018
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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