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Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,180 Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| Difference: $20,445 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994 Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| Difference: $18,989 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | ION | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3 | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $14,700 | $33,990 | $35,900 | $39,990 | $58,200 |
| Base Invoice | $13,745 | $31,611 | $33,387 | $37,191 | $54,126 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,620 | |
| Travel Package | 200 | ||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | ||||
| Floor mats | 80 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | 300 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Satellite radio | 460 | 460 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | 1,507 | 1,507 | 1,507 | |
| Travel Package | 184 | ||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | ||||
| Floor mats | 74 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 253 | 279 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Satellite radio | 428 | 428 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | 614 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,890 | 3,760 | 3,460 | 3,000 | 1,380 |
| Options (change) | 2,659 | 3,497 | 3,218 | 2,790 | 1,283 |
| Destination | 590 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $18,180 | $38,625 | $40,235 | $43,865 | $62,555 |
| Total Invoice | $16,994 | $35,983 | $37,480 | $40,856 | $58,384 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,885 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,604 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | ION | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3 | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 145hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $18,180 | $38,625 | $40,235 | $43,865 | $62,555 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,560 | -3,610 | -5,360 | -4,860 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,180 | $36,065 | $36,625 | $38,505 | $57,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $560 | $2,440 | $21,630 |
| Total Invoice | $16,994 | $35,983 | $37,480 | $40,856 | $58,384 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,385 | -3,363 | -4,992 | -4,536 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,994 | $33,598 | $34,117 | $35,864 | $53,848 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $519 | $2,266 | $20,250 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | ION | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 3 | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,245 | $4,805 | $5,855 | $7,605 | $7,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,560 | $3,610 | $5,360 | $4,860 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,385 | -3,363 | -4,992 | -4,536 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 |
| Model | ION | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,753 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.6 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.3 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
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