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Saturn ION vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,020

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $16,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,624

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $15,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelIONCX-9CX-9
Trim3TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,325 $30,555 $32,645
Base Invoice $13,179 $28,280 $30,206
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275    
CD changer, in-dash 240    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   2,255 2,255
Power liftgate   617 400
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74    
Rear spoiler 253    
CD changer, in-dash 221    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,939 1,939
Power liftgate   531 344
Options (change) 3,130 3,147 2,655
Options (change) 2,880 2,690 2,283
Destination 565 750 750
Total Price $18,020 $34,452 $36,050
Total Invoice $16,624 $31,720 $33,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,932
Model Year200620102010
ModelIONCX-9CX-9
Trim3TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6277, 10277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$18,020$34,452$36,050
Adjustments for Features0-6,695-7,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,020$27,757$28,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$348
Total Invoice$16,624$31,720$33,239
Adjustments for Features0-6,164-7,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,624$25,556$25,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$358

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200620102010
ModelIONCX-9CX-9
Trim3TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,495$8,190$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,695$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,164-7,325

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062010
ModelIONCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in113.2 in
Length184.5 in200.2 in
Width67.2 in76.2 in
Height57.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.748.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.7100.7 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

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