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Saturn ION vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,145

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $34,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,962

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $33,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelIONDTSDTS
Trim3LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $51,925 $54,825
Base Invoice $13,745 $49,069 $51,809
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Travel Package 200    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Floor mats 80    
Side curtain airbags 395    
CD changer, in-dash 240    
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Travel Package 184    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Floor mats 74    
Side curtain airbags 363    
CD changer, in-dash 221    
Options (change) 2,855 0 0
Options (change) 2,627 0 0
Destination 590 920 920
Total Price $18,145 $52,845 $55,745
Total Invoice $16,962 $49,989 $52,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,224
Model Year200720112011
ModelIONDTSDTS
Trim3LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$18,145$52,845$55,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,135-8,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,145$46,710$47,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$16,962$49,989$52,729
Adjustments for Features0-5,803-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,962$44,186$45,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$943

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200720112011
ModelIONDTSDTS
Trim3LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
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$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
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 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
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,945$8,080$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,135$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,803-7,600

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20072011
ModelIONDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in115.6 in
Length184.5 in207.6 in
Width67.2 in74.8 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft318.8 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%

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