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Saturn ION vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $39,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $37,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelIONX3
Trim3M40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $14,700 $54,300
Base Invoice $13,745 $51,180
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,700
Travel Package 200  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Rear spoiler 275  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Leather seating surfaces 644 1,565
Travel Package 184  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Rear spoiler 253  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 2,890 2,250
Options (change) 2,659 2,070
Destination 590 995
Total Price $18,180 $57,545
Total Invoice $16,994 $54,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,997
Model Year20072018
ModelIONX3
Trim3M40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine145hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/50-19
Total Price$18,180$57,545
Adjustments for Features0-13,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,180$44,545
Total Invoice$16,994$54,245
Adjustments for Features0-12,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,994$41,991

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072018
ModelIONX3
Trim3M40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$14,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,254

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072018
ModelIONX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in112.8 in
Length184.5 in185.9 in
Width67.2 in74.4 in
Height57.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.762.7 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
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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