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Saturn ION vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,500

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,288

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelIONNitroNitro
Trim3SLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,700 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $13,745 $23,075 $25,964
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Travel Package 200    
Leather seating surfaces 700   830
Enhanced Performance Package 995    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80    
Quick Order Package G   850  
4.0L V6   990  
Sunroof   895 895
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Travel Package 184    
Leather seating surfaces 644   755
Enhanced Performance Package 915    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74    
Quick Order Package G   774  
4.0L V6   901  
Sunroof   814 814
Options (change) 3,210 2,735 1,725
Options (change) 2,953 2,489 1,569
Destination 590 745 745
Total Price $18,500 $28,040 $30,205
Total Invoice $17,288 $26,309 $28,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,718
Model Year200720092009
ModelIONNitroNitro
Trim3SLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$18,500$28,040$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,520-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,500$24,520$26,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,165
Total Invoice$17,288$26,309$28,278
Adjustments for Features0-3,303-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,288$23,006$24,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200720092009
ModelIONNitroNitro
Trim3SLTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,145$4,665$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,303-3,295

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20072009
ModelIONNitro
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in108.8 in
Length184.5 in178.9 in
Width67.2 in73.1 in
Height57.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,752 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.765.2 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%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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