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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,245

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,134

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $9,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelIONIONJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim23SETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $12,300 $14,700 $24,395 $25,795
Base Invoice $11,501 $13,745 $23,419 $24,763
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Air conditioning 960      
Preferred Package 995      
Floor mats 80 80    
Side curtain airbags 395 395    
Satellite radio 199      
CD changer, in-dash 240 240    
Alloy wheels 440      
Sunroof 750      
Sun and Sound Package   840    
Panoramic sunroof     1,800 1,800
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368 368    
Air conditioning 883      
Preferred Package 915      
Floor mats 74 74    
Side curtain airbags 363 363    
Satellite radio 183      
CD changer, in-dash 221 221    
Alloy wheels 405      
Sunroof 690      
Sun and Sound Package   773    
Panoramic sunroof     1,728 1,728
Options (change) 4,459 1,955 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 4,102 1,799 1,728 1,728
Destination 590 590 795 795
Total Price $17,349 $17,245 $26,990 $28,390
Total Invoice $16,193 $16,134 $25,942 $27,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,009
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelIONIONJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim23SETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine145hp I4145hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4160, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$17,349$17,245$26,990$28,390
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,245-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,349$16,945$22,745$24,995
Cost Above Minimum$404$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$16,193$16,134$25,942$27,286
Adjustments for Features0-281-4,080-3,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,193$15,853$21,862$24,023
Cost Above Minimum$340$0$0$2,161

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelIONIONJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim23SETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,920$5,865$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,245$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-281-4,080-3,263

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20072013
ModelIONJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.2 in101.5 in
Length184.5 in179.3 in
Width67.2 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,753 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.766.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn ION 2

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alarm100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested107591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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