Compare 1999 Saab 9-3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $31,700 | $43,395 | $23,300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,703 | $39,529 | $21,100 |
| Destination | $575 | $575 | $570 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Optional | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | N/A | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | N/A | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Manual Vented |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Keyfob | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | N/A | N/A |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth/leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | Single | Compatible |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (96 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | Saab New Car Warranty 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 96 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Retractable | Retractable | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Body-colored | Black |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Steel |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/50ZR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55SR16.0 BSW AS | P225/50TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum | Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Regular | N/A | Regular |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-5 | 1.9L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Non Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Comfort | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Trailing Arm | Multi-link | N/A |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man |
| Axle Ratio | 3.82 | 2.54 | 3.45 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.2 " | 185.7 " | 165.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.4 " | 71.5 " | 66.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.2 " | 56.3 " | 54.8 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-5 | 1.9L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,500 Rpm | 190 @ 5,100 Rpm | 138 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 209 @ 2,300 Rpm | 199 @ 1,800 Rpm | 133 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.07 " | 3.27/3.54 " | 3.35/3.29 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,160 Lbs. | 3,601 Lbs. | 2,778 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 " | 104.9 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 57.2 " | 59.8 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Track | 56.8 " | 59.8 " | 55.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.2 '' | 19.2 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .34 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 41.3 " | 41.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.1 " | 34.6 " | 32.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 39.0 " | 38.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 36.6 " | 37.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.4 " | 55.5 " | 54.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.6 " | 44.9 " | 53.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 21.7 Cu.ft. | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 11.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 90 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. | 87 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Bumpers | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Head Restraint | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
