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Saturn ION vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $21,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $19,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONMaximaMaxima
Trim3SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $13,745 $35,182 $38,212
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Travel Package 200    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80 300 300
Rear spoiler 275 405 405
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Travel Package 184    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74 234 234
Rear spoiler 253 344 344
Options (change) 2,890 705 705
Options (change) 2,659 578 578
Destination 590 885 885
Total Price $18,180 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $16,994 $36,645 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,884
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONMaximaMaxima
Trim3SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$18,180$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-8,325-10,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,180$30,955$31,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$16,994$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,767-10,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,994$28,878$29,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$699

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720182018
ModelIONMaximaMaxima
Trim3SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Front side airbags $350$350
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,945$10,270$12,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,325$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,767-10,098

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072018
ModelIONMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in192.8 in
Width67.2 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.3 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%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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