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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: $18,420

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $34,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,215

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $32,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $49,400 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $13,745 $45,942 $53,103 $81,468
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,620    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Travel Package 200      
Floor mats 80      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Rear spoiler 275 300 300  
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Leather seating surfaces 644 1,507    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Travel Package 184      
Floor mats 74      
CD changer, in-dash 221      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Rear spoiler 253 279 279  
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Options (change) 3,130 3,080 1,460 0
Options (change) 2,880 2,864 1,357 0
Destination 590 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $18,420 $53,355 $59,435 $90,175
Total Invoice $17,215 $49,681 $55,335 $84,043

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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: $29,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,079
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$18,420$53,355$59,435$90,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,785-7,160-7,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,420$47,570$52,275$82,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,705$34,720
Total Invoice$17,215$49,681$55,335$84,043
Adjustments for Features0-5,387-6,666-7,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,215$44,294$48,669$76,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,375$32,400

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

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelIONE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim3E350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
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$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50
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
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,170$6,955$8,330$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,785$7,160$7,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,387-6,666-7,349

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

Model Year20072011
ModelIONE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in113.1 in
Length184.5 in191.7 in
Width67.2 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.8 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
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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%

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