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Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $17,780 Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| Difference: $33,785 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403 Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| Difference: $31,618 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | ION | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3 | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $14,325 | $49,800 | $48,300 | $62,900 | $98,400 |
| Base Invoice | $13,179 | $46,314 | $44,919 | $58,497 | $91,512 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | 1,620 | 1,620 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | ||||
| Travel Package | 200 | ||||
| Floor mats | 80 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | 1,507 | 1,507 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | ||||
| Travel Package | 184 | ||||
| Floor mats | 74 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 253 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,890 | 2,340 | 2,340 | 720 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,659 | 2,177 | 2,177 | 670 | 0 |
| Destination | 565 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $17,780 | $53,065 | $51,565 | $64,545 | $99,325 |
| Total Invoice | $16,403 | $49,416 | $48,021 | $60,092 | $92,437 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,910 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,214 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | ION | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3 | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 140hp I4 | 200hp I4 D | 302hp V6 | 329hp V6 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 255/55-18 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $17,780 | $53,065 | $51,565 | $64,545 | $99,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,375 | -6,675 | -11,890 | -17,865 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $17,780 | $44,690 | $44,890 | $52,655 | $81,460 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $200 | $7,965 | $36,770 |
| Total Invoice | $16,403 | $49,416 | $48,021 | $60,092 | $92,437 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,799 | -6,216 | -11,070 | -16,626 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,403 | $41,617 | $41,805 | $49,022 | $75,811 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $188 | $7,405 | $34,194 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | ION | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class |
| Trim | 3 | ML250 BlueTEC | ML350 | ML400 | ML63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,670 | $10,045 | $8,345 | $13,560 | $19,535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,375 | $6,675 | $11,890 | $17,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,799 | -6,216 | -11,070 | -16,626 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | ION | M-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 114.8 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 189.1 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 70.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,753 lb. | 4,752 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 58.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.3 in | 38.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 71.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
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