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Saturn ION vs. Dodge Durango Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Dodge Durango Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $18,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,371

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $16,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelIONDurangoDurangoDurango
Trim3SLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,325 $30,665 $32,590 $35,875
Base Invoice $13,179 $28,062 $29,775 $32,699
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Travel Package 200      
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,175 1,175  
Side curtain airbags 395      
Floor mats 80      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Sunroof   850 850 850
Interior Convenience Group   625 625  
5.7L V8   1,780 795 795
5-speed automatic   75    
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Travel Package 184      
Leather seating surfaces 644 1,011 1,011  
Side curtain airbags 363      
Floor mats 74      
CD changer, in-dash 221      
Sunroof   731 731 731
Interior Convenience Group   538 538  
5.7L V8   1,531 684 684
5-speed automatic   65    
Options (change) 2,855 4,505 3,445 1,645
Options (change) 2,627 3,876 2,964 1,415
Destination 565 800 800 800
Total Price $17,745 $35,970 $36,835 $38,320
Total Invoice $16,371 $32,738 $33,539 $34,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,458
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelIONDurangoDurangoDurango
Trim3SLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4335hp V8335hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 4?, 4368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/60-18265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$17,745$35,970$36,835$38,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,295-4,835-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$31,675$32,000$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$560
Total Invoice$16,371$32,738$33,539$34,914
Adjustments for Features0-3,909-4,402-5,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,371$28,829$29,137$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$308$541

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelIONDurangoDurangoDurango
Trim3SLTAdventurerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo organizer  $100 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails $250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,070$6,365$6,905$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295$4,835$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,909-4,402-5,544

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20062008
ModelIONDurango
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in119.2 in
Length184.5 in200.8 in
Width67.2 in76.0 in
Height57.4 in74.3 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.5,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.27.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.768.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.7102.4 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 Durango SLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested17532%
Total Not Requested38068%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Adventurer

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested17532%
Total Not Requested38068%

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