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Toyota Avalon vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $15,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,371

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalonAvalonION
TrimXLSLimited3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $35,185 $14,325
Base Invoice $28,607 $31,312 $13,179
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sun and Sound Package     840
Travel Package     200
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Leather seating surfaces     700
Floor mats     80
Side curtain airbags     395
CD changer, in-dash     240
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sun and Sound Package     773
Travel Package     184
Antilock brakes (ABS)     368
Leather seating surfaces     644
Floor mats     74
Side curtain airbags     363
CD changer, in-dash     221
Options (change) 796 796 2,855
Options (change) 595 595 2,627
Destination 720 720 565
Total Price $33,661 $36,701 $17,745
Total Invoice $29,922 $32,627 $16,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,520
Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalonAvalonION
TrimXLSLimited3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,661$36,701$17,745
Adjustments for Features-3,410-5,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,251$31,216$17,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0
Total Invoice$29,922$32,627$16,371
Adjustments for Features-3,031-4,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,891$27,751$16,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Saturn ION

Model Year200920092006
ModelAvalonAvalonION
TrimXLSLimited3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$6,680$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$5,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,031-4,8760

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20092006
ModelAvalonION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in103.2 in
Length197.2 in184.5 in
Width72.8 in67.2 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Saturn ION 3

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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