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Saturn ION vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,275

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $22,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,778

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $21,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelIONAcadiaAcadia
Trim3SLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,325 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $13,179 $37,107 $42,570
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Enhanced Performance Package 995    
Travel Package 200    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275    
4-speed automatic 900    
Sunroof   1,400  
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Enhanced Performance Package 915    
Travel Package 184    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74    
Rear spoiler 253    
4-speed automatic 828    
Sunroof   1,232  
Options (change) 4,385 1,400 0
Options (change) 4,034 1,232 0
Destination 565 825 825
Total Price $19,275 $41,285 $45,635
Total Invoice $17,778 $39,164 $43,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,978
Model Year200620122012
ModelIONAcadiaAcadia
Trim3SLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$19,275$41,285$45,635
Adjustments for Features0-6,755-9,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,275$34,530$36,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,725
Total Invoice$17,778$39,164$43,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,408-8,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,778$32,756$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,719

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200620122012
ModelIONAcadiaAcadia
Trim3SLTDenali
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cargo area audio controls  $100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,470$9,225$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,755$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,408-8,920

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. GMC Acadia features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062012
ModelIONAcadia
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in118.9 in
Length184.5 in200.7 in
Width67.2 in78.2 in
Height57.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,804 lb.4,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.768.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.7116.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. GMC Acadia specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6200
162 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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