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Saturn ION vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,805

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $29,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,346

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $28,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelION4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim3430i440iM4
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $15,625 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $14,375 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,450 1,450 950
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Travel Package 200      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Floor mats 80      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package   2,300 2,000  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Leather seating surfaces 644 1,335 1,335 875
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Travel Package 184      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Floor mats 74      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Premium Package   2,115 1,840  
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,615 4,300 4,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,406 3,955 3,680 1,380
Destination 565 995 995 995
Total Price $18,805 $48,595 $54,695 $70,195
Total Invoice $17,346 $45,900 $51,575 $66,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,604
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelION4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim3430i440iM4
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$18,805$48,595$54,695$70,195
Adjustments for Features0-9,475-9,725-8,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,805$39,120$44,970$61,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850$22,100
Total Invoice$17,346$45,900$51,575$66,015
Adjustments for Features0-8,950-9,170-8,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,346$36,950$42,405$57,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,455$20,624

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelION4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim3430i440iM4
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Brake assist $50$50$50
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$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
S Voice support $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$970$10,445$10,695$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,475$9,725$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,950-9,170-8,441

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelION4-Series
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in110.6 in
Length185.0 in182.6 in
Width67.9 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.7 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1615100%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1315100%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested4500%
Total Not Requested-450100%

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