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Saturn ION vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $13,745 $32,318 $43,075
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275 415 415
Essence Group   2,700  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74    
Rear spoiler 253 378 378
Essence Group   2,592  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 2,890 7,560 415
Options (change) 2,659 7,014 378
Destination 590 925 925
Total Price $18,180 $42,150 $46,210
Total Invoice $16,994 $40,257 $44,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,264
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$18,180$42,150$46,210
Adjustments for Features0-8,375-11,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,180$33,775$34,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,035
Total Invoice$16,994$40,257$44,378
Adjustments for Features0-7,999-10,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,994$32,258$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,172

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200720182018
ModelIONLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trim3BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,245$10,620$13,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,375$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,999-10,948

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20072018
ModelIONLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in114.4 in
Length184.5 in197.5 in
Width67.2 in73.5 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.3 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
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Temporary spare tire150No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested100085%
Total Not Requested17515%

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