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Saturn ION vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,580

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $12,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,219

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelIONRAV4RAV4
Trim3SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,325 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $13,179 $22,768 $23,684
Sun and Sound Package 840    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Rear spoiler 275    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Floor mats 80 199 199
Enhancement Value Package   430  
Premium Package   1,930  
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Automatic headlights   70  
Premium Plus Value Package     1,175
Sun and Sound Package 773    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368    
Leather seating surfaces 644    
Rear spoiler 253    
Side curtain airbags 363    
Floor mats 74 126 126
Enhancement Value Package   410  
Premium Package   1,718  
3.5L V6   1,803 1,794
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Automatic headlights   62  
Premium Plus Value Package     1,119
Options (change) 2,690 4,758 3,493
Options (change) 2,475 4,244 3,164
Destination 565 810 810
Total Price $17,580 $29,918 $29,633
Total Invoice $16,219 $27,822 $27,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,110
Model Year200620122012
ModelIONRAV4RAV4
Trim3SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$17,580$29,918$29,633
Adjustments for Features0-3,495-5,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,580$26,423$23,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$16,219$27,822$27,658
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-5,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,219$24,572$22,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,243$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200620122012
ModelIONRAV4RAV4
Trim3SportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,170$4,665$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,495$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,250-5,329

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
ModelIONRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in104.7 in
Length184.5 in181.1 in
Width67.2 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.737.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.773.0 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested75029%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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