Compare 2000 Saab 9-3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,100 | $45,500 | $34,990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,534 | $41,655 | $31,650 |
| Destination | $575 | $575 | $570 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | Keyfob |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Leather | Leatherette |
| 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 | 3-disc | Compatible |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 12 Dynaudio | 10 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Premium | Premium |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | SIPSBAG II Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | 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 | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
| 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 | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Power | Manual |
| Convertible Hardtop | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/60VR15.0 BSW AS | P225/50SR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Regular | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-5 | 2.5L I-6 |
| 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 | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | 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 | Regular | Touring | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Trailing Arm | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man |
| Axle Ratio | 3.82 | 4.00 | 3.46 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.2 " | 185.7 " | 176.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.4 " | 71.5 " | 69.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.2 " | 56.3 " | 54.6 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-5 | 2.5L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 185 @ 5,500 Rpm | 236 @ 5,400 Rpm | 170 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 194 @ 2,100 Rpm | 244 @ 2,400 Rpm | 181 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.07 " | 3.19/3.54 " | 3.31/2.95 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,990 Lbs. | 3,601 Lbs. | 3,560 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 " | 104.9 " | 107.3 " |
| Front Track | 57.2 " | 59.8 " | 57.9 " |
| Rear Track | 56.8 " | 59.8 " | 58.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.2 '' | 19.2 '' | 17.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .34 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 41.3 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.1 " | 34.6 " | 32.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 39.2 " | 38.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.9 " | 38.8 " | 36.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.4 " | 55.5 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.6 " | 44.9 " | 45.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 21.7 Cu.ft. | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 7.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 7.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 90 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
| Restraints | marginal | N/A | acceptable |
| Head Restraint | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | acceptable | N/A | good |
