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Saturn ION vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,804

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $34,641

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,587

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $32,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelIONZ4Z4Z4
Trim3sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $16,000 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $14,960 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Travel Package 200      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,250    
Floor mats 80      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Satellite radio 199      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Travel Package 184      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Leather seating surfaces 644 1,140    
Floor mats 74      
CD changer, in-dash 221      
Satellite radio 183      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 2,214 2,750 1,500 1,500
Options (change) 2,037 2,505 1,365 1,365
Destination 590 995 995 995
Total Price $18,804 $53,445 $59,995 $68,845
Total Invoice $17,587 $49,905 $55,940 $64,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,496
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelIONZ4Z4Z4
Trim3sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine145hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$18,804$53,445$59,995$68,845
Adjustments for Features0-11,590-12,840-13,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,804$41,855$47,155$55,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,300$13,400
Total Invoice$17,587$49,905$55,940$64,080
Adjustments for Features0-10,822-11,972-12,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,587$39,083$43,968$51,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,885$12,348

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2007201620162016
ModelIONZ4Z4Z4
Trim3sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100   
Ski sack $50$50$50
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$13,490$14,740$15,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,590$12,840$13,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,822-11,972-12,649

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20072016
ModelIONZ4
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.2 in98.3 in
Length185.0 in166.9 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height56.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 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 ft310.9 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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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