Compare 2003 Saab 9-3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,995 | $26,370 | $28,980 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $37,395 | $24,787 | $26,413 |
| Destination | $675 | $685 | $500 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Rear Childseat | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 | 5 Acura/Bose |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | 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 | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | On-Call Plus | OnStar |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month) | 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 (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 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 | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Retractable | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Black | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Convertible Top | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | Wing |
| Front Tires | P205/55ZR16.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/60VR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-5 | 3.2L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | 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 | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| 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 | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | DSTC | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | SportShift |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.05 | 4.00 | 4.43 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.3 " | 180.2 " | 192.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.4 " | 71.0 " | 70.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.2 " | 56.2 " | 53.7 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-5 | 3.2L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 205 @ 5,500 Rpm | 168 @ 6,000 Rpm | 225 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 209 @ 2,300 Rpm | 166 @ 4,500 Rpm | 216 @ 4,700 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.2 Seconds | 8.3 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | 85 Mph | 93 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.07 " | 3.27/3.54 " | 3.50/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,220 Lbs. | 3,276 Lbs. | 3,492 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 " | 106.9 " | 108.1 " |
| Front Track | 57.2 " | 61.5 " | 61.1 " |
| Rear Track | 56.8 " | 61.4 " | 60.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.2 '' | 17.7 '' | 18.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .28 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 42.6 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.2 " | 33.3 " | 35.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.7 " | 38.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 37.9 " | 36.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.0 " | 53.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.6 " | 53.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.5 " | 56.2 " | 56.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 41.9 " | 55.5 " | 55.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 12.5 Cu.ft. | 13.9 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 12.5 Cu.ft. | 36.5 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 80 Cu.ft. | 94 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Bumpers | N/A | poor | marginal |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Head Restraint | N/A | good | poor |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
