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Saturn ION vs. Mercury Mariner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Mercury Mariner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,500

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,288

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $8,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelIONMarinerMariner
Trim3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,700 $23,565 $25,635
Base Invoice $13,745 $22,044 $23,928
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Enhanced Performance Package 995    
Travel Package 200    
Floor mats 80    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
Amenities Package   195  
Leather Trim Package   1,255  
3.0L V6   1,000 1,000
Moon and Tune Elite Package     895
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Enhanced Performance Package 915    
Travel Package 184    
Floor mats 74    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Sun and SYNC Package   845  
Amenities Package   166  
Leather Trim Package   1,068  
3.0L V6   910 910
Moon and Tune Elite Package     761
Options (change) 3,210 3,445 1,895
Options (change) 2,953 2,989 1,671
Destination 590 725 725
Total Price $18,500 $27,735 $28,255
Total Invoice $17,288 $25,758 $26,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercury Mariner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,675
Model Year200720112011
ModelIONMarinerMariner
Trim3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$18,500$27,735$28,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,010-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,500$24,725$24,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$120
Total Invoice$17,288$25,758$26,324
Adjustments for Features0-2,795-3,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,288$22,963$23,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$184

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year200720112011
ModelIONMarinerMariner
Trim3BasePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$970$3,980$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,795-3,177

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Mercury Mariner

Model Year20072011
ModelIONMariner
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in103.1 in
Length184.5 in175.2 in
Width67.2 in71.1 in
Height57.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,752 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.766.3 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%
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%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested107577%
Total Not Requested33023%
Amenities Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
Leather Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Mercury Mariner Premier

Moon and Tune Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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