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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: $18,330

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $16,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,132

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $14,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelIONMaxima
Trim3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $33,240
Base Invoice $13,745 $30,444
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Travel Package 200  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Sunroof 750  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80 195
Rear spoiler 275 380
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Travel Package 184  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Sunroof 690  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74 146
Rear spoiler 253 303
Options (change) 3,040 575
Options (change) 2,797 449
Destination 590 790
Total Price $18,330 $34,605
Total Invoice $17,132 $31,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,131
Model Year20072013
ModelIONMaxima
Trim3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$18,330$34,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,330$30,870
Total Invoice$17,132$31,683
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,132$28,263

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072013
ModelIONMaxima
Trim3SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$820$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,420

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072013
ModelIONMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in109.3 in
Length184.5 in190.6 in
Width67.2 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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

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