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

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

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $70,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,371

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $65,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelIONS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3S550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $14,325 $85,750 $139,900 $181,500
Base Invoice $13,179 $79,748 $130,107 $168,795
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Travel Package 200      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 80      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Satellite radio   510    
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Travel Package 184      
Leather seating surfaces 644      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Floor mats 74      
CD changer, in-dash 221      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Satellite radio   474    
Options (change) 2,855 510 0 0
Options (change) 2,627 474 0 0
Destination 565 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 2,600
Total Price $17,745 $88,035 $143,675 $184,875
Total Invoice $16,371 $81,997 $133,882 $172,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,079
Model Year2006200720072007
ModelIONS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3S550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine140hp I4382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM5T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$17,745$88,035$143,675$184,875
Adjustments for Features0-10,250-20,700-18,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$77,785$122,975$166,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$45,190$88,515
Total Invoice$16,371$81,997$133,882$172,170
Adjustments for Features0-9,547-19,289-17,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,371$72,450$114,593$154,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$42,143$82,422

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

Model Year2006200720072007
ModelIONS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3S550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$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
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 $0
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Night vision  $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200 
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225 
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,345$12,595$23,045$20,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,250$20,700$18,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,547-19,289-17,298

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

Model Year20062007
ModelIONS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.2 in124.6 in
Length184.5 in205.0 in
Width67.2 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.3 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
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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