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Saturn ION vs. BMW 5-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 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,180 Saturn ION 3 | |||||||
| Difference: $32,547 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994 Saturn ION 3 | |||||||
| Difference: $30,583 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 3 | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $14,700 | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $13,745 | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | ||||||
| Travel Package | 200 | ||||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 80 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | ||||||
| Travel Package | 184 | ||||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | 1,335 | 1,335 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 74 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 253 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,890 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 550 | 550 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,659 | 1,840 | 1,840 | 505 | 505 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 590 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $18,180 | $55,395 | $50,727 | $59,245 | $63,545 | $74,395 | $104,595 |
| Total Invoice | $16,994 | $52,245 | $47,577 | $55,840 | $59,840 | $69,935 | $98,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,772 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,353 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 3 | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 145hp I4 | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $18,180 | $55,395 | $50,727 | $59,245 | $63,545 | $74,395 | $104,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,850 | -8,775 | -8,850 | -10,800 | -14,625 | -16,175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,180 | $46,545 | $41,952 | $50,395 | $52,745 | $59,770 | $88,420 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,593 | $0 | $8,443 | $10,793 | $17,818 | $46,468 |
| Total Invoice | $16,994 | $52,245 | $47,577 | $55,840 | $59,840 | $69,935 | $98,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,347 | -8,230 | -8,341 | -10,170 | -13,748 | -15,170 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,994 | $43,898 | $39,347 | $47,499 | $49,670 | $56,187 | $82,925 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,551 | $0 | $8,152 | $10,323 | $16,840 | $43,578 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | 3 | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| 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 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,220 | $10,070 | $9,995 | $10,070 | $12,020 | $15,845 | $17,395 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,850 | $8,775 | $8,850 | $10,800 | $14,625 | $16,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,347 | -8,230 | -8,341 | -10,170 | -13,748 | -15,170 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,753 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.3 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 18.7 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 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
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