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

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Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $38,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $36,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $13,745 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Sun and Sound Package 840        
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Travel Package 200        
Side curtain airbags 395        
Floor mats 80        
Rear spoiler 275 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460 460    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370  
Wood trim       0 0
Sun and Sound Package 773        
Leather seating surfaces 644 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368        
Travel Package 184        
Side curtain airbags 363        
Floor mats 74        
Rear spoiler 253 326 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Satellite radio   428 428    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 2,890 3,150 3,150 3,710 720
Options (change) 2,659 2,931 2,931 3,451 670
Destination 590 995 995 995 995
Total Price $18,180 $57,095 $63,045 $76,305 $106,115
Total Invoice $16,994 $53,170 $58,703 $71,034 $98,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,259
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionM5T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$18,180$57,095$63,045$76,305$106,115
Adjustments for Features0-9,575-11,275-16,125-16,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,180$47,520$51,770$60,180$89,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$12,660$41,770
Total Invoice$16,994$53,170$58,703$71,034$98,757
Adjustments for Features0-8,917-10,498-15,011-15,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,994$44,253$48,205$56,023$83,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,952$11,770$38,846

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,395$10,970$12,670$17,520$18,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,575$11,275$16,125$16,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,917-10,498-15,011-15,658

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20072018
ModelIONE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in115.7 in
Length184.5 in193.8 in
Width67.2 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.1 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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