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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: $18,420

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $47,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,215

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $44,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014201420142014
ModelIONGLGLGLGL
Trim3GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,700 $63,000 $64,550 $88,600 $118,160
Base Invoice $13,745 $58,590 $60,032 $82,398 $109,889
Sun and Sound Package 840        
Travel Package 200        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,620 1,620    
Side curtain airbags 395        
Rear spoiler 275        
CD changer, in-dash 240        
Floor mats 80        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Sun and Sound Package 773        
Travel Package 184        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368        
Leather seating surfaces 644 1,507 1,507    
Side curtain airbags 363        
Rear spoiler 253        
CD changer, in-dash 221        
Floor mats 74        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Options (change) 3,130 2,340 2,340 0 0
Options (change) 2,880 2,177 2,177 0 0
Destination 590 925 925 925 925
Total Price $18,420 $66,265 $67,815 $89,525 $119,085
Total Invoice $17,215 $61,692 $63,134 $83,323 $110,814

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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: $36,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,738
Model Year20072014201420142014
ModelIONGLGLGLGL
Trim3GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine145hp I4240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM5T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$18,420$66,265$67,815$89,525$119,085
Adjustments for Features0-11,535-11,535-19,840-23,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,420$54,730$56,280$69,685$95,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,550$14,955$40,690
Total Invoice$17,215$61,692$63,134$83,323$110,814
Adjustments for Features0-10,739-10,739-18,466-22,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,215$50,953$52,395$64,857$88,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,442$13,904$37,840

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072014201420142014
ModelIONGLGLGLGL
Trim3GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
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
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers   $50$50
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $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 release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,070$14,605$14,605$22,910$26,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,535$11,535$19,840$23,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,739-10,739-18,466-22,021

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072014
ModelIONGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in121.0 in
Length184.5 in201.6 in
Width67.2 in76.4 in
Height57.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.793.8 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 GL GL350 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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