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Volvo C30 vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,914

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $7,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,507

Saturn ION Red Line   
Difference: $7,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelC30C30ION
TrimT5T5 R-DesignRed Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,950 $27,450 $19,900
Base Invoice $23,453 $25,803 $18,607
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Satellite radio 400 400 199
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Premier Plus Package   2,000  
Floor mats     80
Side curtain airbags     395
Sunroof     750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Satellite radio 376 376 183
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Premier Plus Package   1,880  
Floor mats     74
Side curtain airbags     363
Sunroof     690
Options (change) 3,400 4,200 1,424
Options (change) 3,271 4,023 1,310
Destination 875 875 590
Total Price $29,225 $32,525 $21,914
Total Invoice $27,599 $30,701 $20,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION Red Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,302
Model Year201220122007
ModelC30C30ION
TrimT5T5 R-DesignRed Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5205hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,225$32,525$21,914
Adjustments for Features-1,895-3,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,330$28,755$21,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$27,599$30,701$20,507
Adjustments for Features-1,790-3,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,809$27,142$20,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,333$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year201220122007
ModelC30C30ION
TrimT5T5 R-DesignRed Line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
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 recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,440$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$3,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,790-3,5590

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20122007
ModelC30ION
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in103.2 in
Length167.4 in185.0 in
Width70.2 in67.9 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

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