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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,605

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $10,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,322

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $10,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelIONJetta
Trim3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $24,535
Base Invoice $13,179 $23,553
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
Satellite radio 325  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Rear spoiler 275 375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
CD changer, in-dash 221  
Satellite radio 299  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Rear spoiler 253 300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,715 1,475
Options (change) 1,578 1,356
Destination 565 820
Total Price $16,605 $26,830
Total Invoice $15,322 $25,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,902
Model Year20062014
ModelIONJetta
Trim3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$16,605$26,830
Adjustments for Features0-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,605$23,175
Total Invoice$15,322$25,729
Adjustments for Features0-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,322$22,224

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062014
ModelIONJetta
Trim3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$695$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,505

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062014
ModelIONJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in104.4 in
Length184.5 in182.2 in
Width67.2 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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