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Saturn ION vs. Nissan Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Nissan Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,564

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $20,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,366

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $19,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONZZ
Trim3TouringNISMO Tech
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,000 $38,190 $45,690
Base Invoice $14,960 $36,047 $43,594
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Travel Package 200    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80 125 125
Satellite radio 199    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Travel Package 184    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74 96 96
Satellite radio 183    
Options (change) 1,974 125 125
Options (change) 1,816 96 96
Destination 590 885 885
Total Price $18,564 $39,200 $46,700
Total Invoice $17,366 $37,028 $44,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,370
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONZZ
Trim3TouringNISMO Tech
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4332hp V6350hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4240, 8240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$18,564$39,200$46,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,485-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,564$35,715$43,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,425
Total Invoice$17,366$37,028$44,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,292-3,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,366$33,736$41,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,441

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Z

Model Year200720182018
ModelIONZZ
Trim3TouringNISMO Tech
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
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 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$1,295$4,780$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,292-3,398

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Nissan Z

Model Year20072018
ModelIONZ
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in100.4 in
Length185.0 in167.2 in
Width67.9 in72.8 in
Height56.0 in51.9 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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