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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: $16,435

Saturn ION 2   
Difference: $2,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,352

Saturn ION 2   
Difference: $2,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelIONIONPriusPriusPrius
Trim23StandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $12,300 $14,700 $21,500 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $11,501 $13,745 $20,210 $21,064 $21,816
Preferred Package 995        
Air conditioning 960        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400      
Alloy wheels 440        
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Side curtain airbags 395 395      
Floor mats 80 80 184 184 184
Preferred Package 915        
Air conditioning 883        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368 368      
Alloy wheels 405        
Rear spoiler 253 253      
Side curtain airbags 363 363      
Floor mats 74 74 112 112 112
Options (change) 3,545 1,150 184 184 184
Options (change) 3,261 1,058 112 112 112
Destination 590 590 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $16,435 $16,440 $19,254 $20,629 $21,524
Total Invoice $15,352 $15,393 $17,892 $18,746 $19,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,414
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelIONIONPriusPriusPrius
Trim23StandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4145hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$16,435$16,440$19,254$20,629$21,524
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,470-1,720-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,435$16,140$17,784$18,909$19,179
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$15,352$15,393$17,892$18,746$19,498
Adjustments for Features0-281-1,366-1,563-2,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,352$15,112$16,526$17,183$17,374
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0$657$848

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelIONIONPriusPriusPrius
Trim23StandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125  $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,295$1,595$2,765$3,015$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,470$1,720$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-281-1,366-1,563-2,124

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20072008
ModelIONPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in175.0 in
Width67.2 in67.9 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.4 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 seat50No
Alarm100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

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

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