Saturn's S-series consists of a coupe, a sedan, and a wagon, all based on the same platform. Each body style is distinguished by a base model and a more-powerful model. It is useful to think of the number in the model designation as standing for the number of camshafts in the engine: The SL1 sedan comes with a single-cam engine (sohc), while the SL2 is powered by a more powerful twin-cam (dohc). It works the same way with the SC1 and SC2 coupes. The wagon, however, only comes as an SW2.
Saturn's sedan lineup consists of the $10,685 SL, $11,485 SL1, $12,895 SL2. An automatic transmission adds $860. Anti-lock brakes are $695.
Prices for options have risen and can drive up the SL's bottom line. A $1,480 Option Package 2 for the SL2 adds cruise control, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry and security system, dual power mirrors and aluminum alloy wheels. A similar package for the SL1 goes for $2,090. Air conditioning is standard on SL2, but adds $960 to the SL and SL1. Sunroofs, spoilers, CD stereos, fog lamps and leather drove our SL2 to $18,550.