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Saturn ION vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,080

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,759

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelIONIONPriusPrius
Trim23ThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $11,925 $14,325 $25,765 $28,435
Base Invoice $10,971 $13,179 $23,985 $26,470
Preferred Package 875      
Travel Package 200 200    
Air conditioning 960      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Alloy wheels 440      
MP3-compatible player 220      
Side curtain airbags 395 395    
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Floor mats 80 80 200 200
Satellite radio 325      
Sunroof 725      
Sun and Sound Package   840    
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Solar Roof Package       3,820
Preferred Package 805      
Travel Package 184 184    
Air conditioning 883      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368 368    
Alloy wheels 405      
MP3-compatible player 202      
Side curtain airbags 363 363    
Rear spoiler 253 253    
Floor mats 74 74 127 127
Satellite radio 299      
Sunroof 667      
Sun and Sound Package   773    
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Solar Roof Package       3,418
Options (change) 4,895 2,190 409 4,229
Options (change) 4,503 2,015 252 3,670
Destination 565 565 810 810
Total Price $17,385 $17,080 $26,984 $33,474
Total Invoice $16,039 $15,759 $25,047 $30,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,344
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelIONIONPriusPrius
Trim23ThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4160, 6?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$17,385$17,080$26,984$33,474
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,470-6,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,385$16,780$23,514$27,179
Cost Above Minimum$605$0$0$3,665
Total Invoice$16,039$15,759$25,047$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-277-3,221-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,039$15,482$21,826$25,130
Cost Above Minimum$557$0$0$3,304

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelIONIONPriusPrius
Trim23ThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote climate control   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Solar panel   $300
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,895$2,195$5,365$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,470$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-3,221-5,820

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062014
ModelIONPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in176.4 in
Width67.2 in68.7 in
Height57.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.739.6 ft3

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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%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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