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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: $19,800

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,503

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelIONBeetle
Trim3R-Line SEL
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,000 $32,550
Base Invoice $14,960 $31,249
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Travel Package 200  
Enhanced Performance Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Travel Package 184  
Enhanced Performance Package 915  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Options (change) 3,210 0
Options (change) 2,953 0
Destination 590 820
Total Price $19,800 $33,370
Total Invoice $18,503 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,473
Model Year20072017
ModelIONBeetle
Trim3R-Line SEL
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/40-19
Total Price$19,800$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,800$27,030
Total Invoice$18,503$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-6,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,503$25,976

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
ModelIONBeetle
Trim3R-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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
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
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 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
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 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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$750$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,093

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
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 Weight2,796 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.

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Travel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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%

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