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

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Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,925

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $32,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,692

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $29,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelIONR-Class
Trim3R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $14,700 $47,650
Base Invoice $13,745 $44,315
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Rear spoiler 275  
Sunroof 750  
4-speed automatic 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Rear spoiler 253  
Sunroof 690  
4-speed automatic 841  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Panoramic sunroof   976
Options (change) 3,635 2,420
Options (change) 3,357 2,250
Destination 590 875
Total Price $18,925 $50,945
Total Invoice $17,692 $47,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,024
Model Year20072009
ModelIONR-Class
Trim3R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-18
Total Price$18,925$50,945
Adjustments for Features0-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,925$42,650
Total Invoice$17,692$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-7,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,692$39,716

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

Model Year20072009
ModelIONR-Class
Trim3R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Front side airbags $350
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
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
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,895$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,724

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

Model Year20072009
ModelIONR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in126.6 in
Length184.5 in203.0 in
Width67.2 in75.7 in
Height57.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,804 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.785.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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