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Volvo S40 vs. Saturn ION Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Saturn ION Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,190

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $14,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,860

Saturn ION 3   
Difference: $13,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelS40ION
TrimT53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $14,325
Base Invoice $25,359 $13,179
Premium Package 2,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   400
Leather seating surfaces   700
Floor mats   80
Side curtain airbags   395
Sunroof   725
Premium Package 1,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   368
Leather seating surfaces   644
Floor mats   74
Side curtain airbags   363
Sunroof   667
Options (change) 3,920 2,300
Options (change) 3,545 2,116
Destination 695 565
Total Price $31,555 $17,190
Total Invoice $29,599 $15,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Saturn ION

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn ION 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,601
Model Year20062006
ModelS40ION
TrimT53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5140hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$31,555$17,190
Adjustments for Features-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,210$17,190
Total Invoice$29,599$15,860
Adjustments for Features-3,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,461$15,860

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062006
ModelS40ION
TrimT53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Saturn ION

Model Year20062006
ModelS40ION
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.2 in
Length175.9 in184.5 in
Width69.7 in67.2 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.2,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in48.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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%

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