Compare 2008 Saab 9-3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $28,445 | $28,515 | $28,190 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $27,108 | $26,804 | $25,932 |
| Destination | $745 | $745 | $760 |
| 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 | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | 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 | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Power | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| 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/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | 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 | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 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 | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Premium Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 | 8 | 8 Performance |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Ultrasonic | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (120 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (7,500 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 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 | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 120 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 7,500 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 4 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 | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Wing |
| Front Tires | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55VR16.0 BSW AS | P215/50VR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" 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 | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.4L 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 |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | 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 | Multi-link | 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 | Standard | DSTC | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sentronic | Geartronic | SportShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 2.27 | 4.76 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.5 " | 176.2 " | 183.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.0 " | 69.7 " | 69.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.8 " | 57.2 " | 57.3 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 210 @ 5,500 Rpm | 227 @ 5,000 Rpm | 205 @ 7,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 221 @ 2,500 Rpm | 236 @ 1,500 Rpm | 164 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.9 Seconds | 6.9 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 90 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.27/3.67 " | 3.43/3.90 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,230 Lbs. | 3,363 Lbs. | 3,257 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,170 Lbs. | N/A | 4,300 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,335 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,030 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 992 Lbs. | 850 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 " | 103.9 " | 105.1 " |
| Front Track | 59.9 " | 60.4 " | 59.6 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 60.3 " | 59.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 17.5 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 6.1 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .28 | .31 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 41.6 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.1 " | 34.4 " | 34.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.9 " | 37.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.0 " | 37.2 " | 37.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.7 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 50.7 " | 54.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 55.2 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 54.1 " | 53.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 13.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 12.6 Cu.ft. | 13.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 92 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 17.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | poor |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | marginal | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | marginal |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | poor |
