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Saturn ION vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,820

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,440

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $3,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelIONCaliberCaliber
Trim3SXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,325 $17,485 $19,310
Base Invoice $13,179 $16,371 $18,032
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Rear spoiler 275    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
CD changer, in-dash 240 320 320
Floor mats 80    
Popular Equipment Group   200  
Leather Interior Group   1,045 595
Front side airbags   250 250
Sunroof   795 795
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Rear spoiler 253    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368 368  
CD changer, in-dash 221 294 294
Floor mats 74    
Popular Equipment Group   184  
Leather Interior Group   961 547
Front side airbags   230 230
Sunroof   731 731
Options (change) 2,930 3,010 1,960
Options (change) 2,696 2,768 1,802
Destination 565 580 580
Total Price $17,820 $21,075 $21,850
Total Invoice $16,440 $19,719 $20,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,577
Model Year200620082008
ModelIONCaliberCaliber
Trim3SXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$17,820$21,075$21,850
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,820$20,325$20,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$16,440$19,719$20,414
Adjustments for Features0-702-1,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,440$19,017$19,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$393

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year200620082008
ModelIONCaliberCaliber
Trim3SXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$775$1,525$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-702-1,004

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20062008
ModelIONCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in103.7 in
Length184.5 in173.8 in
Width67.2 in68.8 in
Height57.4 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.748.0 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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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