Compare 2003 Saab 9-5 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,745 | $33,870 | $36,455 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $37,173 | $31,837 | $34,267 |
| Destination | $675 | $685 | $685 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Simulated Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Fixed |
| 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, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Childseat | 1 | 2 | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | Full Bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth/vinyl | Premium Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| 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 | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 Harman/Kardon | 8 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Harman Kardon Premium | Standard | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | On-Call Plus | On-Call Plus |
| 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 | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | 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 | N/A |
| 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 (96 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited 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 | 96 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | 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 | Body-colored | Black |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Regular | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.3L I-4 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.9L 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 | All Wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | 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 | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSTC | DSTC |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sentronic | Geartronic | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd | Geartronic 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.50 | 2.65 | 3.69 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 190.1 " | 186.3 " | 189.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.5 " | 73.2 " | 72.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.1 " | 61.5 " | 57.2 " |
| Engine | 2.3L I-4 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.9L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 250 @ 5,300 Rpm | 208 @ 5,000 Rpm | 194 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,900 Rpm | 236 @ 1,500 Rpm | 207 @ 3,900 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.1 Seconds | 9.0 Seconds | 9.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 79 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 58 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.54/3.54 " | 3.27/3.67 " | 3.27/3.54 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,620 Lbs. | 3,827 Lbs. | 3,583 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 108.8 " | 109.9 " |
| Front Track | 59.9 " | 63.4 " | 62.3 " |
| Rear Track | 59.9 " | 60.9 " | 61.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 19.5 '' | 19.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .34 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 42.6 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 " | 35.2 " | 35.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 39.3 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.9 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.0 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.8 " | 55.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 56.2 " | 58.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.5 " | 55.9 " | 56.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 37.0 Cu.ft. | 37.4 Cu.ft. | 14.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 73.0 Cu.ft. | 71.4 Cu.ft. | 39.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 98 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head Restraint | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
