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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,180 Saturn ION 3 | |||
| Difference: $14,160 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,994 Saturn ION 3 | |||
| Difference: $13,976 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | Golf / Rabbit / GTI |
| Trim | 3 | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $14,700 | $30,470 | $35,070 |
| Base Invoice | $13,745 | $29,252 | $33,667 |
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | 695 | |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | ||
| Travel Package | 200 | ||
| Floor mats | 80 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | ||
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 644 | 598 | |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | ||
| Travel Package | 184 | ||
| Floor mats | 74 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 253 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 270 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,890 | 1,020 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,659 | 868 | 0 |
| Destination | 590 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $18,180 | $32,340 | $35,920 |
| Total Invoice | $16,994 | $30,970 | $34,517 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,315 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,421 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | Golf / Rabbit / GTI |
| Trim | 3 | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 145hp I4 | 220hp I4 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | ?, 8 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $18,180 | $32,340 | $35,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,845 | -9,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,180 | $25,495 | $26,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,355 |
| Total Invoice | $16,994 | $30,970 | $34,517 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,555 | -8,716 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,994 | $24,415 | $25,801 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,386 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | Golf / Rabbit / GTI | Golf / Rabbit / GTI |
| Trim | 3 | GTI SE | GTI Autobahn |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | $500 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Larger infotainment display | $0 | $0 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,745 | $8,590 | $10,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,845 | $9,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,555 | -8,716 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Model | ION | Golf / Rabbit / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 167.6 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,753 lb. | 2,946 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.3 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 53.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Travel Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI SE
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
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