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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $16,845 Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| Difference: $4,720 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $15,543 Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| Difference: $5,190 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | ION | ION | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2 | 3 | SE | SEL | TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $11,925 | $14,325 | $18,195 | $21,395 | $22,995 |
| Base Invoice | $10,971 | $13,179 | $17,467 | $20,539 | $22,075 |
| Preferred Package | 875 | ||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | 400 | |||
| Air conditioning | 960 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | 395 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | 220 | ||||
| Floor mats | 80 | 80 | |||
| Sunroof | 725 | 1,250 | 900 | ||
| Alloy wheels | 440 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 325 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | 240 | 240 | |||
| Sun and Sound Package | 840 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,350 | ||||
| Preferred Package | 805 | ||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 368 | 368 | |||
| Air conditioning | 883 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 363 | 363 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | 202 | ||||
| Floor mats | 74 | 74 | |||
| Sunroof | 667 | 1,200 | 864 | ||
| Alloy wheels | 405 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 299 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | 221 | 221 | |||
| Sun and Sound Package | 773 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,296 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,660 | 1,955 | 2,600 | 900 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,287 | 1,799 | 2,496 | 864 | 0 |
| Destination | 565 | 565 | 770 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $17,150 | $16,845 | $21,565 | $23,065 | $23,765 |
| Total Invoice | $15,823 | $15,543 | $20,733 | $22,173 | $22,845 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,934 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | ION | ION | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2 | 3 | SE | SEL | TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 140hp I4 | 140hp I4 | 170hp I5 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | M5 | M5 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | 160, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/60-15 | 205/55-16 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $17,150 | $16,845 | $21,565 | $23,065 | $23,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -1,595 | -2,770 | -2,045 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $17,150 | $16,545 | $19,970 | $20,295 | $21,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $605 | $0 | $0 | $325 | $1,750 |
| Total Invoice | $15,823 | $15,543 | $20,733 | $22,173 | $22,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -277 | -1,533 | -2,663 | -1,966 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $15,823 | $15,266 | $19,200 | $19,510 | $20,879 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $557 | $0 | $0 | $310 | $1,679 |
Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | ION | ION | Jetta | Jetta | Jetta |
| Trim | 2 | 3 | SE | SEL | TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,045 | $1,345 | $2,640 | $3,815 | $3,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $1,595 | $2,770 | $2,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -277 | -1,533 | -2,663 | -1,966 |
Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | ION | Jetta |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 104.4 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 182.2 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 70.0 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,753 lb. | 2,805 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.7 in | 55.2 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 | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saturn ION 2
| Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cruise control | 150 | Yes |
| Power mirrors | 150 | Yes |
| Power front side windows | 250 | Yes |
| Remote keyless entry | 225 | Yes |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Power rear side windows | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
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% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 1065 | 66% |
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