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Saturn ION vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,910

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $794

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,618

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelIONtC
Trim3Base
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,000 $19,385
Base Invoice $14,960 $18,416
Travel Package 200  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Sunroof 750  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Floor mats 80 184
4-speed automatic 900  
Fog lights   340
Travel Package 184  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Sunroof 690  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Floor mats 74 127
4-speed automatic 842  
Fog lights   255
Options (change) 3,320 524
Options (change) 3,068 382
Destination 590 795
Total Price $19,910 $20,704
Total Invoice $18,618 $19,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62
Model Year20072016
ModelIONtC
Trim3Base
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$19,910$20,704
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,910$19,739
Total Invoice$18,618$19,593
Adjustments for Features0-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,618$18,680

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Scion tC

Model Year20072016
ModelIONtC
Trim3Base
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Scion tC

Model Year20072016
ModelIONtC
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length185.0 in176.6 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,848 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.234.5 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%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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