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Saturn ION vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,805

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $10,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,346

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $10,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelIONChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim3SXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $15,625 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $14,375 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Travel Package 200      
Floor mats 80      
Side curtain airbags 395      
SXT Plus Package   2,000    
Sunroof   995 995 995
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Leather seating surfaces 644      
Travel Package 184      
Floor mats 74      
Side curtain airbags 363      
SXT Plus Package   1,780    
Sunroof   886 886 886
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Options (change) 2,615 2,995 2,995 995
Options (change) 2,406 2,666 2,666 886
Destination 565 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $18,805 $29,110 $33,760 $46,865
Total Invoice $17,346 $27,953 $32,236 $45,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,467
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelIONChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim3SXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionM5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$18,805$29,110$33,760$46,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,270-2,745-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,805$25,840$31,015$42,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,175$16,515
Total Invoice$17,346$27,953$32,236$45,333
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-2,621-4,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,346$24,813$29,615$40,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,802$16,157

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelIONChallengerChallengerChallenger
Trim3SXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50
Performance meter   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,470$4,740$4,215$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270$2,745$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,140-2,621-4,363

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062012
ModelIONChallenger
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in116.0 in
Length185.0 in197.7 in
Width67.9 in75.7 in
Height56.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.2 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
Dodge Challenger SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested130056%
Total Not Requested104044%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested92549%

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