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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: $19,600

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,319

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $11,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelIONBeetle
Trim3Turbo
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,000 $23,695
Base Invoice $14,960 $22,747
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 3,010 6,700
Options (change) 2,769 6,432
Destination 590 795
Total Price $19,600 $31,190
Total Invoice $18,319 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,748
Model Year20072013
ModelIONBeetle
Trim3Turbo
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$19,600$31,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,600$27,125
Total Invoice$18,319$29,974
Adjustments for Features0-3,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,319$26,067

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
ModelIONBeetle
Trim3Turbo
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,075$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,907

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
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 Weight2,796 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
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested207543%
Total Not Requested275057%

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