Compare 2000 Saab 9-3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $43,995 | $45,500 | $10,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $40,695 | $41,655 | $8,670 |
| Destination | $575 | $575 | $430 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Manual Vented |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Keyfob | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth |
| 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 | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 12 Dynaudio | 4 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Premium | 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 | SIPSBAG II Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | 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) | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | Saab New Car Warranty 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 96 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Retractable | Retractable | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Manual Remote Driver, Power Remote Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/45ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/50SR16.0 BSW AS | P185/60SR14.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 14" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Regular |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-5 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Touring | Regular |
| 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 | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.05 | 4.00 | 4.18 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.2 " | 185.7 " | 160.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.4 " | 71.5 " | 66.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.0 " | 56.3 " | 56.4 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-5 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 205 @ 5,500 Rpm | 236 @ 5,400 Rpm | 105 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 209 @ 2,200 Rpm | 244 @ 2,400 Rpm | 106 @ 3,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.07 " | 3.19/3.54 " | 3.10/3.20 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 Lbs. | 3,601 Lbs. | 2,447 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,329 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 " | 104.9 " | 99.2 " |
| Front Track | 57.2 " | 59.8 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Track | 56.8 " | 59.8 " | 56.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.2 '' | 19.2 '' | 16.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .34 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 41.3 " | 42.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.2 " | 34.6 " | 34.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 39.2 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 38.8 " | 37.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.5 " | 55.5 " | 53.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 41.8 " | 44.9 " | 53.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.5 Cu.ft. | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 8.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 28.3 Cu.ft. | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 31.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 80 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 12.7 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 |
