| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Saturn ION vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Saturn ION vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $17,780 Saturn ION 3 | |||||||
| Difference: $24,490 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403 Saturn ION 3 | |||||||
| Difference: $23,587 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3 | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $14,325 | $34,900 | $41,750 | $40,250 | $45,600 | $48,950 | $65,500 |
| Base Invoice | $13,179 | $33,135 | $40,110 | $38,115 | $43,090 | $46,205 | $61,595 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | ||||||
| Travel Package | 200 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 80 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 900 | 0 | |||||
| Sport Plus Design | 2,650 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||||||
| Shadow Sport Design | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 875 |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | ||||||
| Travel Package | 184 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 74 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 253 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |
| Folding second row seats | 435 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 830 | 0 | |||||
| Sport Plus Design | 2,435 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||||||
| Shadow Sport Design | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,890 | 6,375 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 2,000 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 2,659 | 5,860 | 4,690 | 4,690 | 4,690 | 1,840 | 1,380 |
| Destination | 565 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $17,780 | $42,270 | $47,845 | $46,345 | $47,694 | $51,945 | $67,995 |
| Total Invoice | $16,403 | $39,990 | $45,795 | $43,800 | $44,774 | $49,040 | $63,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,905 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,357 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3 | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 140hp I4 | 180hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T8 | T8 | M6 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $17,780 | $42,270 | $47,845 | $46,345 | $47,694 | $51,945 | $67,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,585 | -8,010 | -6,760 | -8,035 | -7,760 | -8,925 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $17,780 | $35,685 | $39,835 | $39,585 | $39,659 | $44,185 | $59,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,150 | $3,900 | $3,974 | $8,500 | $23,385 |
| Total Invoice | $16,403 | $39,990 | $45,795 | $43,800 | $44,774 | $49,040 | $63,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,230 | -7,667 | -6,389 | -7,543 | -7,326 | -8,397 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,403 | $33,760 | $38,128 | $37,411 | $37,231 | $41,714 | $55,573 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,368 | $3,651 | $3,471 | $7,954 | $21,813 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 3 | 320i | 328d | 330i | 330e iPerformance | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 8 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||||
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,020 | $7,605 | $9,030 | $7,780 | $9,055 | $8,780 | $9,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,585 | $8,010 | $6,760 | $8,035 | $7,760 | $8,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,230 | -7,667 | -6,389 | -7,543 | -7,326 | -8,397 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,753 lb. | 3,502 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.3 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Sport Plus Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2075 | 93% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Shadow Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 50% |
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