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Saturn ION vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,371

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelIONAccord
Trim3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $27,655
Base Invoice $13,179 $25,299
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Travel Package 200  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
3.5L V6   2,075
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Travel Package 184  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
3.5L V6   1,893
Options (change) 2,855 2,075
Options (change) 2,627 1,893
Destination 565 790
Total Price $17,745 $30,520
Total Invoice $16,371 $27,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,315
Model Year20062012
ModelIONAccord
Trim3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4271hp V6
TransmissionM5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$17,745$30,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$26,925
Total Invoice$16,371$27,982
Adjustments for Features0-3,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,371$24,686

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20062012
ModelIONAccord
Trim3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$820$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,296

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20062012
ModelIONAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in194.1 in
Width67.2 in72.7 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.0 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
Honda Accord EX-L

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested112579%
Total Not Requested30021%

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