| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,804 Saturn ION 3 | ||||
| Difference: $27,381 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,587 Saturn ION 3 | ||||
| Difference: $25,425 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | ION | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 3 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $16,000 | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 |
| Base Invoice | $14,960 | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | |||
| Travel Package | 200 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | |||
| Floor mats | 80 | |||
| Satellite radio | 199 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 240 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| CD changer, remote | 450 | 450 | 450 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | |||
| Travel Package | 184 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | |||
| Floor mats | 74 | |||
| Satellite radio | 183 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 221 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | |
| CD changer, remote | 418 | 418 | 418 | |
| Options (change) | 2,214 | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1,160 |
| Options (change) | 2,037 | 1,077 | 1,077 | 1,077 |
| Destination | 590 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $18,804 | $46,185 | $51,485 | $66,535 |
| Total Invoice | $17,587 | $43,012 | $47,940 | $62,028 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,116 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,659 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | ION | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 3 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 145hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $18,804 | $46,185 | $51,485 | $66,535 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,265 | -8,315 | -11,005 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,804 | $38,920 | $43,170 | $55,530 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | $16,610 |
| Total Invoice | $17,587 | $43,012 | $47,940 | $62,028 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,766 | -7,742 | -10,260 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $17,587 | $36,246 | $40,198 | $51,768 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,952 | $15,522 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | ION | SLK | SLK | SLK |
| Trim | 3 | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,350 | $9,615 | $10,665 | $13,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,265 | $8,315 | $11,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,766 | -7,742 | -10,260 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | ION | SLK |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 95.7 in |
| Length | 185.0 in | 160.7 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 51.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,797 lb. | 3,210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.4 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.5 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 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 9.8 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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