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

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Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,105

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $42,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,005

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $39,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelIONGL
Trim3GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $14,700 $55,900
Base Invoice $13,745 $51,987
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Leather seating surfaces 700 2,100
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Leather seating surfaces 644 1,953
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 1,815 2,810
Options (change) 1,670 2,613
Destination 590 875
Total Price $17,105 $59,585
Total Invoice $16,005 $55,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,522
Model Year20072008
ModelIONGL
Trim3GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine145hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionM5T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/60-18
Total Price$17,105$59,585
Adjustments for Features0-10,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,105$48,900
Total Invoice$16,005$55,475
Adjustments for Features0-9,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,005$45,527

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072008
ModelIONGL
Trim3GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,620$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,948

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072008
ModelIONGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in121.1 in
Length184.5 in200.6 in
Width67.2 in76.0 in
Height57.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.783.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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