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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: $20,000

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,701

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $4,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelIONBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim3CoastSEDune
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,000 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $14,960 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Sun and Sound Package 840      
Travel Package 200      
Enhanced Performance Package 995      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Floor mats 80 235 235 235
4-speed automatic 900      
Sun and Sound Package 773      
Travel Package 184      
Enhanced Performance Package 915      
Side curtain airbags 363      
Floor mats 74 185 185 185
4-speed automatic 842      
Options (change) 3,410 235 235 235
Options (change) 3,151 185 185 185
Destination 590 850 850 850
Total Price $20,000 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $18,701 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,644
Model Year2007201820182018
ModelIONBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim3CoastSEDune
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,000$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-3,580-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,000$21,200$21,525$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$18,701$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-2,884-3,436-3,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,701$20,345$20,657$23,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2007201820182018
ModelIONBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim3CoastSEDune
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,950$4,955$5,530$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$3,580$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,884-3,436-3,604

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072018
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 Weight2,848 lb.3,012 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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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)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
175 hp@6200
164 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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