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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,780

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $17,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,403

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $17,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelIONPassat
Trim3V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,325 $33,995
Base Invoice $13,179 $32,601
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Travel Package 200  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
Floor mats 80  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Rear spoiler 275 375
Sun and Sound Package 773  
Travel Package 184  
Leather seating surfaces 644  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368  
Floor mats 74  
Side curtain airbags 363  
Rear spoiler 253 300
Options (change) 2,890 375
Options (change) 2,659 300
Destination 565 820
Total Price $17,780 $35,190
Total Invoice $16,403 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,836
Model Year20062017
ModelIONPassat
Trim3V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$17,780$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-9,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,780$25,295
Total Invoice$16,403$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-9,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,403$24,239

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Features Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062017
ModelIONPassat
Trim3V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $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
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$845$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,482

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn ION vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062017
ModelIONPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in110.4 in
Length184.5 in191.6 in
Width67.2 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,901 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 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%

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