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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: $17,905

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $16,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,741

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $15,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelIONMalibu
Trim3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $30,975
Base Invoice $13,745 $29,736
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Travel Package 200  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Travel Package 184  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 2,615 2,270
Options (change) 2,406 2,066
Destination 590 875
Total Price $17,905 $34,120
Total Invoice $16,741 $32,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,801
Model Year20072018
ModelIONMalibu
Trim3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/40-19
Total Price$17,905$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-7,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,905$26,670
Total Invoice$16,741$32,677
Adjustments for Features0-7,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,741$25,542

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072018
ModelIONMalibu
Trim3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$2,020$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,135

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072018
ModelIONMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in111.4 in
Length184.5 in193.8 in
Width67.2 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.8 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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