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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: $101,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,093

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $94,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelIONR8R8R8
Trim3V8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $15,625 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $14,375 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Travel Package 200      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Satellite radio 325      
Floor mats 80      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
Travel Package 184      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Leather seating surfaces 644      
Satellite radio 299      
Floor mats 74      
CD changer, in-dash 221      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
Options (change) 2,340 650 650 650
Options (change) 2,153 605 605 605
Destination 565 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $18,530 $119,800 $156,100 $175,445
Total Invoice $17,093 $111,712 $145,471 $163,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,884
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelIONR8R8R8
Trim3V8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$18,530$119,800$156,100$175,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,150-7,965-11,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,530$113,650$148,135$164,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,485$50,405
Total Invoice$17,093$111,712$145,471$163,462
Adjustments for Features0-5,735-7,423-10,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,093$105,977$138,048$152,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,071$46,873

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelIONR8R8R8
Trim3V8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Second-row low console$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$8,050$9,865$13,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,150$7,965$11,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,735-7,423-10,612

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062014
ModelIONR8
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in104.3 in
Length185.0 in175.0 in
Width67.9 in75.0 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 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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