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Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,780

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelIONAltimaAltima
Trim33.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $29,830 $32,350
Base Invoice $13,179 $27,575 $30,138
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80 135 135
Rear spoiler 275 405 405
Bodyside moldings   205 205
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74 106 106
Rear spoiler 253 344 344
Bodyside moldings   185 185
Options (change) 2,890 745 745
Options (change) 2,659 635 635
Destination 565 825 825
Total Price $17,780 $31,400 $33,920
Total Invoice $16,403 $29,035 $31,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,522
Model Year200620152015
ModelIONAltimaAltima
Trim33.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$17,780$31,400$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,445-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,780$26,955$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$16,403$29,035$31,598
Adjustments for Features0-4,110-5,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,403$24,925$26,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,601

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620152015
ModelIONAltimaAltima
Trim33.5 SV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,970$7,415$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,445$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,110-5,072

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelIONAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in191.5 in
Width67.2 in72.0 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 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
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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