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Saturn ION vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,800

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,501

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $5,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelIONIONMatrix
Trim23S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $11,925 $14,325 $19,565
Base Invoice $10,971 $13,179 $18,097
Preferred Package 875    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Air conditioning 960    
MP3-compatible player 220    
Side curtain airbags 395 395  
Alloy wheels 440    
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Sunroof 725    
Satellite radio 325    
Sun and Sound Package   840  
Sport Package     1,240
Premium Package     1,410
Preferred Package 805    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368 368  
Air conditioning 883    
MP3-compatible player 202    
Side curtain airbags 363 363  
Alloy wheels 405    
Rear spoiler 253 253  
Sunroof 667    
Satellite radio 299    
Sun and Sound Package   773  
Sport Package     1,103
Premium Package     1,255
Options (change) 4,615 1,910 2,650
Options (change) 4,245 1,757 2,358
Destination 565 565 760
Total Price $17,105 $16,800 $22,975
Total Invoice $15,781 $15,501 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,537
Model Year200620062012
ModelIONIONMatrix
Trim23S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$17,105$16,800$22,975
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,105$16,500$21,400
Cost Above Minimum$605$0$0
Total Invoice$15,781$15,501$21,215
Adjustments for Features0-277-1,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,781$15,224$19,761
Cost Above Minimum$557$0$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062012
ModelIONIONMatrix
Trim23S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Total Value of Features$700$1,000$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-1,454

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062012
ModelIONMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in102.4 in
Length184.5 in171.9 in
Width67.2 in69.5 in
Height57.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.761.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 2

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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