Compare 2012 Saab 9-3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $28,900 | $35,705 | $42,600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $28,178 | $33,527 | $39,618 |
| Destination | $875 | $895 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | 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 | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | 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 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 | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | 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 | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Driver Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Standard | 276W | Standard |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Programmable | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Immobilizer III |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (120 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 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) | 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 (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 120 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 12 Months/5,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Concealed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Metal-look W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 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 W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Convertible Top | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/45VR17.0 BSW AS | P245/50VR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P245/40HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Machined Aluminum | 18" 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | 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 |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | 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 | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Vehicle Stability Assist | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Sequential SportShift | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | Multitronic 8-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.72 | 5.18 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.9 " | 194.0 " | 182.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 74.0 " | 72.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.1 " | 57.2 " | 54.4 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 220 @ 5,300 Rpm | 280 @ 6,200 Rpm | 211 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 2,500 Rpm | 254 @ 5,000 Rpm | 258 @ 1,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.8 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 100 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.50/3.66 " | 3.25/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 Lbs. | 3,726 Lbs. | 3,880 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,450 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 850 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 " | 109.3 " | 108.3 " |
| Front Track | 60.0 " | 63.2 " | 62.6 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 63.8 " | 62.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 19.4 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 6.1 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | N/A | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 42.5 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.1 " | 36.2 " | 31.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.4 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.0 " | 36.7 " | 36.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.7 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.8 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 58.2 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 56.2 " | 46.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 10.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 81 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.1 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Overall | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | 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 |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | 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 |
| Roof Strength | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | 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 |
