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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,515

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,839

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $7,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelIONBeetle
TrimRed LineTurbo
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,425 $23,695
Base Invoice $17,871 $22,747
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 725  
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Sunroof 667  
Satellite radio 299  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,525 4,100
Options (change) 1,403 3,936
Destination 565 795
Total Price $21,515 $28,590
Total Invoice $19,839 $27,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION Red Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,982
Model Year20062013
ModelIONBeetle
TrimRed LineTurbo
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine205hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,515$28,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,515$25,825
Total Invoice$19,839$27,478
Adjustments for Features0-2,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,839$24,821

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
ModelIONBeetle
TrimRed LineTurbo
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,657

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
ModelIONBeetle
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in99.9 in
Length185.0 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.229.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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