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Saturn ION vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,180

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $14,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONWRXWRX
Trim3LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $13,745 $29,708 $38,587
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Travel Package 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Bodyside moldings   267 267
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Travel Package 184    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74    
Rear spoiler 253    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Bodyside moldings   173 173
Options (change) 2,890 500 500
Options (change) 2,659 324 324
Destination 590 860 860
Total Price $18,180 $32,955 $42,255
Total Invoice $16,994 $30,892 $39,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,353
Model Year200720182018
ModelIONWRXWRX
Trim3LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$18,180$32,955$42,255
Adjustments for Features0-5,915-7,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,180$27,040$34,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,325
Total Invoice$16,994$30,892$39,771
Adjustments for Features0-5,545-7,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,994$25,347$32,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,998

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200720182018
ModelIONWRXWRX
Trim3LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$920$6,835$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,915$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,545-7,426

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20072018
ModelIONWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in104.3 in
Length184.5 in180.9 in
Width67.2 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.0 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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