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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: $18,420

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,215

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $10,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelIONAltimaAltima
Trim33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $13,745 $23,337 $27,221
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80 175 175
Rear spoiler 275   370
CD changer, in-dash 240    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Sunroof   850  
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74 134 134
Rear spoiler 253   295
CD changer, in-dash 221    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Sunroof   738  
Options (change) 3,130 3,985 545
Options (change) 2,880 3,469 429
Destination 590 695 695
Total Price $18,420 $29,860 $30,620
Total Invoice $17,215 $27,501 $28,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,340
Model Year200720092009
ModelIONAltimaAltima
Trim33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$18,420$29,860$30,620
Adjustments for Features0-4,285-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,420$25,575$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,360
Total Invoice$17,215$27,501$28,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,946-3,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,215$23,555$24,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,379

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200720092009
ModelIONAltimaAltima
Trim33.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$920$5,205$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,285$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,946-3,411

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072009
ModelIONAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in189.8 in
Width67.2 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested192543%
Total Not Requested252557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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