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Saturn ION vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,530

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $99,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,093

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $93,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelIONR8R8
Trim34.25.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $15,625 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $14,375 $106,206 $135,780
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
CD changer, in-dash 240    
Floor mats 80    
Satellite radio 325    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
CD changer, in-dash 221    
Floor mats 74    
Satellite radio 299    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
Options (change) 2,340 650 650
Options (change) 2,153 605 605
Destination 565 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $18,530 $118,150 $150,850
Total Invoice $17,093 $110,111 $140,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,892
Model Year200620102010
ModelIONR8R8
Trim34.25.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$18,530$118,150$150,850
Adjustments for Features0-5,500-7,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,530$112,650$143,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,560
Total Invoice$17,093$110,111$140,585
Adjustments for Features0-5,126-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,093$104,985$133,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,480

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi R8

Model Year200620102010
ModelIONR8R8
Trim34.25.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$7,400$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,126-7,120

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062010
ModelIONR8
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in104.3 in
Length185.0 in174.5 in
Width67.9 in75.0 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft33.5 ft3

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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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