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Saturn ION vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,105

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $24,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,702

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $23,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201720172017
ModelIONIONIONRCRCRC
Trim23Red Line200t300350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $12,925 $15,625 $19,425 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $11,891 $14,375 $17,871 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Preferred Package 875          
Travel Package 200 200        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400        
Air conditioning 960          
MP3-compatible player 220          
Floor mats 80 80 80      
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395      
Alloy wheels 440          
Satellite radio 325   325      
Sunroof 725   725 1,100 1,100 1,100
Sun and Sound Package   840        
Fog lights       410 410 410
Preferred Package 805          
Travel Package 184 184        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368 368        
Air conditioning 883          
MP3-compatible player 202          
Floor mats 74 74 74      
Side curtain airbags 363 363 363      
Alloy wheels 405          
Satellite radio 299   299      
Sunroof 667   667 1,012 1,012 1,012
Sun and Sound Package   773        
Fog lights       376 376 376
Options (change) 4,620 1,915 1,525 1,510 1,510 1,510
Options (change) 4,250 1,762 1,403 1,388 1,388 1,388
Destination 565 565 565 975 975 975
Total Price $18,110 $18,105 $21,515 $42,640 $45,255 $45,495
Total Invoice $16,706 $16,702 $19,839 $39,708 $42,139 $42,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,258
Model Year200620062006201720172017
ModelIONIONIONRCRCRC
Trim23Red Line200t300350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4140hp I4205hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4160, 6?, 4256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,110$18,105$21,515$42,640$45,255$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-300-750-6,470-8,170-6,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,110$17,805$20,765$36,170$37,085$39,025
Cost Above Minimum$305$0$2,960$0$915$2,855
Total Invoice$16,706$16,702$19,839$39,708$42,139$42,362
Adjustments for Features0-277-692-6,025-7,607-6,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,706$16,425$19,147$33,683$34,532$36,338
Cost Above Minimum$281$0$2,722$0$849$2,655

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620062006201720172017
ModelIONIONIONRCRCRC
Trim23Red Line200t300350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation app   $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50$50$50
Trip computer   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats    $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,095$1,395$1,845$7,565$9,265$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$750$6,470$8,170$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-692-6,025-7,607-6,024

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017
ModelIONRC
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in107.5 in
Length185.0 in184.8 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 2

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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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