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Saturn ION vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,080

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $25,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,759

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelIONIS
Trim3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $41,370
Base Invoice $13,179 $38,474
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Travel Package 200  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
Rear spoiler 275 389
RWD   0
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Travel Package 184  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
Rear spoiler 253 259
RWD   0
Options (change) 2,190 389
Options (change) 2,015 259
Destination 565 975
Total Price $17,080 $42,734
Total Invoice $15,759 $39,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,738
Model Year20062017
ModelIONIS
Trim3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$17,080$42,734
Adjustments for Features0-7,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,080$34,974
Total Invoice$15,759$39,708
Adjustments for Features0-7,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,759$32,497

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062017
ModelIONIS
Trim3350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation app $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$770$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,211

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062017
ModelIONIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.2 in
Length184.5 in184.3 in
Width67.2 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft310.8 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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