Compare 2008 Saab 9-3 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $35,215 | $39,240 | $29,715 |
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Invoice | $33,560 | $36,886 | $27,932 |
Destination | $745 | $745 | $745 |
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 Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
Compass | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
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 | Front And Rear |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
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 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 | 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 | Power |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 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 Power | 4-way |
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 And Passenger | Driver |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Rear Childseat | N/A | N/A | 2 |
Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth/leather | Premium Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Speakers | 11 Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound | 8 | 8 |
Amplifier | Premium | Standard | Standard |
Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | 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 | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st 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 | N/A |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam | Halogen | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | N/A |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Ultrasonic | Optional | N/A |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
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 | N/A | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | Optional |
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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (7,500 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 120 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 7,500 Miles | 7,500 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 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 | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Convertible Top | N/A | Power | N/A |
Convertible Hardtop | N/A | Retractable | N/A |
Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Front Tires | P235/45VR17.0 BSW AS | P235/45VR17.0 BSW AS | P205/55VR16.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" 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 | Standard | Optional | Optional |
Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 2.8L V-6 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.5L I-5 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
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 |
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 | Sport | Regular | Regular |
Automatic Level Control | Rear | N/A | N/A |
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 | Geartronic |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd |
Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.77 | 2.27 |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 182.5 " | 180.4 " | 178.0 " |
Exterior Body Width | 69.0 " | 72.3 " | 69.7 " |
Exterior Height | 56.8 " | 55.1 " | 57.4 " |
Engine | 2.8L V-6 | 2.5L I-5 | 2.5L I-5 |
Horsepower | 255 @ 5,000 Rpm | 227 @ 5,000 Rpm | 227 @ 5,000 Rpm |
Torque | 258 @ 1,900 Rpm | 236 @ 1,500 Rpm | 236 @ 1,500 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.2 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.0 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 89 Mph | 89 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/2.94 " | 3.27/3.67 " | 3.27/3.67 " |
Curb Weight | 3,440 Lbs. | 3,627 Lbs. | 3,415 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,450 Lbs. | 4,555 Lbs. | N/A |
Payload | N/A | N/A | 992 Lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 105.3 " | 103.9 " | 103.9 " |
Front Track | 59.9 " | 61.0 " | 60.4 " |
Rear Track | 59.3 " | 61.4 " | 60.3 " |
Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 19.4 '' | 17.5 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .28 | .31 | .31 |
Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 42.3 " | 41.6 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.1 " | 33.9 " | 34.4 " |
Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.2 " | 38.9 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.0 " | 36.4 " | 38.1 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.1 " | 53.7 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 41.5 " | 50.7 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 53.6 " | 55.2 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 47.0 " | 54.1 " |
Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 12.8 Cu.ft. | 27.4 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 12.8 Cu.ft. | 62.6 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | N/A | 93 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 16.4 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | N/A |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
Chest | good | good | N/A |
Driver Torso | good | acceptable | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | marginal | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
Restraints | good | good | N/A |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |