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Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,804 Saturn ION 3 | |||
| Difference: $87,021 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,587 Saturn ION 3 | |||
| Difference: $80,983 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | ION | SL | SL |
| Trim | 3 | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $16,000 | $103,650 | $140,440 |
| Base Invoice | $14,960 | $96,395 | $130,609 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | ||
| Travel Package | 200 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 240 | ||
| Satellite radio | 199 | ||
| Floor mats | 80 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | ||
| Travel Package | 184 | ||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 221 | ||
| Satellite radio | 183 | ||
| Floor mats | 74 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,214 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,037 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 590 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $18,804 | $105,825 | $143,915 |
| Total Invoice | $17,587 | $98,570 | $134,084 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,671 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,028 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | ION | SL | SL |
| Trim | 3 | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 145hp I4 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | 510, 10 | 510, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $18,804 | $105,825 | $143,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -20,350 | -20,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,804 | $85,475 | $123,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $37,690 |
| Total Invoice | $17,587 | $98,570 | $134,084 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -18,955 | -19,333 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $17,587 | $79,615 | $114,751 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $35,136 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | ION | SL | SL |
| Trim | 3 | SL550 | SL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,745 | $22,095 | $22,495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $20,350 | $20,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -18,955 | -19,333 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz SL
| Model Year | 2007 | 2012 |
| Model | ION | SL |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 100.8 in |
| Length | 185.0 in | 180.4 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 51.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,797 lb. | 4,221 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.4 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 51.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 10.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
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