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Saturn ION vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,775

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $17,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,541

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $16,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONOutbackOutback
Trim33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $14,700 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $13,745 $33,064 $36,089
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Travel Package 200    
Enhanced Performance Package 995    
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Travel Package 184    
Enhanced Performance Package 915    
Floor mats 74    
Rear spoiler 253    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Options (change) 3,485 0 0
Options (change) 3,206 0 0
Destination 590 915 915
Total Price $18,775 $36,310 $39,605
Total Invoice $17,541 $33,979 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,771
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONOutbackOutback
Trim33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$18,775$36,310$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-10,330-13,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,775$25,980$26,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195
Total Invoice$17,541$33,979$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-9,667-12,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,541$24,312$24,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$144

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720182018
ModelIONOutbackOutback
Trim33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
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 app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,120$11,450$14,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,330$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,667-12,548

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072018
ModelIONOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in108.1 in
Length184.5 in189.9 in
Width67.2 in72.4 in
Height57.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,752 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.773.3 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
Compass0Yes
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%

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