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Saturn ION vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $24,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,371

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $22,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelIONPathfinder
Trim3LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $14,325 $36,310
Base Invoice $13,179 $33,630
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Travel Package 200  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Side curtain airbags 395  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Floor mats 80 155
Sunroof   1,000
5.6L V8   1,700
4WD w/low range   2,200
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Travel Package 184  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Side curtain airbags 363  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Floor mats 74 107
Sunroof   867
5.6L V8   1,574
4WD w/low range   2,034
Options (change) 2,855 5,055
Options (change) 2,627 4,582
Destination 565 780
Total Price $17,745 $42,145
Total Invoice $16,371 $38,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,045
Model Year20062009
ModelIONPathfinder
Trim3LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/60-18
Total Price$17,745$42,145
Adjustments for Features0-9,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$32,875
Total Invoice$16,371$38,992
Adjustments for Features0-8,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,371$30,416

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062009
ModelIONPathfinder
Trim3LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $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
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,320$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,576

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062009
ModelIONPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in112.2 in
Length184.5 in192.3 in
Width67.2 in72.8 in
Height57.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.749.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.779.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Nissan Pathfinder 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%

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