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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: $18,500

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,288

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720142014
ModelIONMalibuMalibu
Trim32LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $13,745 $24,176 $26,262
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Enhanced Performance Package 995    
Travel Package 200    
Floor mats 80    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175  
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Enhanced Performance Package 915    
Travel Package 184    
Floor mats 74    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034  
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 3,210 4,710 2,160
Options (change) 2,953 4,260 2,041
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $18,500 $30,850 $30,775
Total Invoice $17,288 $29,261 $29,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,785
Model Year200720142014
ModelIONMalibuMalibu
Trim32LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$18,500$30,850$30,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,470-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,500$25,380$25,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400
Total Invoice$17,288$29,261$29,128
Adjustments for Features0-5,188-4,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,288$24,073$24,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$327

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720142014
ModelIONMalibuMalibu
Trim32LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$820$6,290$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,470$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,188-4,728

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072014
ModelIONMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in107.8 in
Length184.5 in191.5 in
Width67.2 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,752 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.3 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22522%
Total Not Requested81578%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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