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Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,775 Saturn ION 3 | |||
| Difference: $12,930 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,541 Saturn ION 3 | |||
| Difference: $12,439 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | ION | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | 3 | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $14,700 | $25,595 | $28,320 |
| Base Invoice | $13,745 | $24,443 | $26,762 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | ||
| Enhanced Performance Package | 995 | ||
| Travel Package | 200 | ||
| Floor mats | 80 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 400 | 400 |
| Leather Package | 1,250 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,125 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 253 | 352 | 352 |
| Leather Package | 1,100 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 990 | ||
| Sunroof | 880 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,466 | 2,041 | |
| Options (change) | 3,485 | 5,310 | 2,560 |
| Options (change) | 3,206 | 4,788 | 2,393 |
| Destination | 590 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $18,775 | $31,730 | $31,705 |
| Total Invoice | $17,541 | $30,056 | $29,980 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,410 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,263 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | ION | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | 3 | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 175hp I4 | 259hp I4 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/34 MPG | 21/30 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | ?, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 235/50-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $18,775 | $31,730 | $31,705 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,545 | -5,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,775 | $26,185 | $26,635 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| Total Invoice | $17,541 | $30,056 | $29,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,252 | -4,794 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $17,541 | $24,804 | $25,186 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $382 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | ION | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | 3 | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 app | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $6,365 | $5,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,545 | $5,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,252 | -4,794 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | ION | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,752 lb. | 3,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.3 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Enhanced Performance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 14% |
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 42% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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