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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: $18,145

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $36,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,962

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $33,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200620062006
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $50,050 $58,400 $81,800
Base Invoice $13,745 $46,547 $54,312 $76,074
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Travel Package 200      
Floor mats 80      
Side curtain airbags 395      
CD changer, in-dash 240 430 430 430
Rear Seat Package   300 300  
Sunroof Package   1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690    
Satellite radio   500 500 500
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Leather seating surfaces 644      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Travel Package 184      
Floor mats 74      
Side curtain airbags 363      
CD changer, in-dash 221 400 400 400
Rear Seat Package   279 279  
Sunroof Package   1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642    
Satellite radio   465 465 465
Options (change) 2,855 3,420 2,730 930
Options (change) 2,627 3,181 2,539 865
Destination 590 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $18,145 $54,245 $61,905 $85,205
Total Invoice $16,962 $50,503 $57,626 $79,414

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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: $30,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,248
Model Year2007200620062006
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM5T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9?, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$18,145$54,245$61,905$85,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,685-7,460-7,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,145$48,560$54,445$77,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,885$28,935
Total Invoice$16,962$50,503$57,626$79,414
Adjustments for Features0-5,293-6,944-7,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,962$45,210$50,682$72,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,472$27,018

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

Model Year2007200620062006
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,445$7,130$8,905$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,685$7,460$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,293-6,944-7,186

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

Model Year20072006
ModelIONE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in112.4 in
Length184.5 in189.7 in
Width67.2 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.6 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

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