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Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,740

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,509

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelIONMalibu
Trim3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $27,095
Base Invoice $13,745 $25,605
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Travel Package 200  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Sunroof   800
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Travel Package 184  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 3,450 800
Options (change) 3,174 664
Destination 590 650
Total Price $18,740 $28,545
Total Invoice $17,509 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,699
Model Year20072008
ModelIONMalibu
Trim3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$18,740$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,740$24,610
Total Invoice$17,509$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-3,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,509$23,208

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelIONMalibu
Trim3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$770$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,711

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelIONMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in112.3 in
Length184.5 in191.8 in
Width67.2 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,752 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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