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Saturn ION vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,420

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,531

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,215

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelIONAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3TouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,700 $29,575 $31,625 $34,665
Base Invoice $13,745 $26,423 $27,829 $30,504
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Travel Package 200      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Floor mats 80      
Rear spoiler 275      
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347 347
Sunroof   860    
Satellite radio   449 449 449
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Travel Package 184      
Leather seating surfaces 644      
CD changer, in-dash 221      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Floor mats 74      
Rear spoiler 253      
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236 236
Sunroof   688    
Satellite radio   359 359 359
Options (change) 3,130 1,656 796 796
Options (change) 2,880 1,283 595 595
Destination 590 720 720 720
Total Price $18,420 $31,951 $33,141 $36,181
Total Invoice $17,215 $28,426 $29,144 $31,819

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,578
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelIONAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3TouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$18,420$31,951$33,141$36,181
Adjustments for Features0-2,960-2,610-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,420$28,991$30,531$31,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540$2,505
Total Invoice$17,215$28,426$29,144$31,819
Adjustments for Features0-2,633-2,295-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,215$25,793$26,849$27,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,056$1,906

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2007200820082008
ModelIONAvalonAvalonAvalon
Trim3TouringXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,645$4,605$4,255$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960$2,610$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,633-2,295-4,120

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20072008
ModelIONAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in111.0 in
Length184.5 in197.2 in
Width67.2 in72.8 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.4 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
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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