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Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,145

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $56,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,962

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $52,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720102010
ModelIONCLSCLS
Trim3CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $72,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $13,745 $67,332 $91,094
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
CD changer, in-dash 240    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80    
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
CD changer, in-dash 221    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74    
Options (change) 2,855 0 0
Options (change) 2,627 0 0
Destination 590 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $18,145 $74,575 $101,425
Total Invoice $16,962 $69,507 $94,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,737
Model Year200720102010
ModelIONCLSCLS
Trim3CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$18,145$74,575$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-9,450-10,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,145$65,125$91,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,875
Total Invoice$16,962$69,507$94,569
Adjustments for Features0-8,808-9,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,962$60,699$84,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,150

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200720102010
ModelIONCLSCLS
Trim3CLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,145$10,595$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,450$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,808-9,720

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072010
ModelIONCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in112.4 in
Length184.5 in193.0 in
Width67.2 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 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
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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