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Saturn ION vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,905

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $19,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,741

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $18,534

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Model Year20072012
ModelIONES
Trim3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $36,725
Base Invoice $13,745 $34,400
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Travel Package 200  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Travel Package 184  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
Options (change) 2,615 0
Options (change) 2,406 0
Destination 590 875
Total Price $17,905 $37,600
Total Invoice $16,741 $35,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,693
Model Year20072012
ModelIONES
Trim3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$17,905$37,600
Adjustments for Features0-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,905$32,440
Total Invoice$16,741$35,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,741$30,434

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20072012
ModelIONES
Trim3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$995$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,841

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20072012
ModelIONES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in191.1 in
Width67.2 in71.1 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.7 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%

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