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Saturn ION vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,780

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $31,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $29,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelIONGSGS
Trim3350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $48,600 $56,270
Base Invoice $13,179 $45,198 $52,392
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Travel Package 200    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 80    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Rear spoiler 275    
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Travel Package 184    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Floor mats 74    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Rear spoiler 253    
Options (change) 2,890 0 0
Options (change) 2,659 0 0
Destination 565 925 925
Total Price $17,780 $49,525 $57,195
Total Invoice $16,403 $46,123 $53,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,206
Model Year200620152015
ModelIONGSGS
Trim3350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$17,780$49,525$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-6,995-11,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,780$42,530$45,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,270
Total Invoice$16,403$46,123$53,317
Adjustments for Features0-6,514-10,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,403$39,609$42,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,086

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200620152015
ModelIONGSGS
Trim3350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Luggage  $0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags $350$350
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,320$8,315$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,995$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,514-10,622

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062015
ModelIONGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in112.2 in
Length184.5 in190.7 in
Width67.2 in72.4 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.3 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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