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Saturn ION vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,740

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,509

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelIONTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $14,700 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $13,745 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Travel Package 200      
Leather seating surfaces 700 895    
Enhanced Performance Package 995      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Floor mats 80      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Satellite radio   195    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Travel Package 184      
Leather seating surfaces 644 779    
Enhanced Performance Package 915      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Floor mats 74      
CD changer, in-dash 221      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Satellite radio   170    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 3,450 2,645 960 960
Options (change) 3,174 2,302 835 835
Destination 590 825 825 825
Total Price $18,740 $31,740 $33,115 $34,110
Total Invoice $17,509 $29,085 $30,372 $31,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,035
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelIONTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$18,740$31,740$33,115$34,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-5,705-6,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,740$26,785$27,410$27,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$730
Total Invoice$17,509$29,085$30,372$31,268
Adjustments for Features0-4,541-5,232-6,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,509$24,544$25,140$25,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$596$678

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2007200920092009
ModelIONTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3SELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$620$5,575$6,325$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$5,705$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,541-5,232-6,046

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20072009
ModelIONTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in112.9 in
Length184.5 in200.3 in
Width67.2 in74.9 in
Height57.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,752 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.747.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.785.2 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)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37547%
Total Not Requested42553%

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