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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: $11,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,839

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $12,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelIONBeetle
TrimRed LineR-Line SEL
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,425 $32,550
Base Invoice $17,871 $31,249
Sunroof 725  
Floor mats 80  
Satellite radio 325  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Sunroof 667  
Floor mats 74  
Satellite radio 299  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 1,525 130
Options (change) 1,403 100
Destination 565 820
Total Price $21,515 $33,500
Total Invoice $19,839 $32,169

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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: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,594
Model Year20062017
ModelIONBeetle
TrimRed LineR-Line SEL
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine205hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$21,515$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,515$26,485
Total Invoice$19,839$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-6,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,839$25,433

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062017
ModelIONBeetle
TrimRed LineR-Line SEL
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
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$1,050$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,736

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062017
ModelIONBeetle
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in100.0 in
Length185.0 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,104 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.

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