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Saab 9-3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,815

Saab 9-3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,293

Saab 9-3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
Model9-39-3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0TAeroA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,130 $51,330 $49,600 $62,300
Base Invoice $40,150 $48,917 $46,128 $57,940
Sport Package 5,215      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575 575
Convenience Package     900  
Navigation and Telematics Package     3,000 2,600
Heated front seats     500  
Sport Package 4,969      
Navigation system 1,909 1,909    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490 490 536 536
Convenience Package     838  
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,790 2,418
Heated front seats     466  
Options (change) 7,910 2,695 4,975 3,175
Options (change) 7,368 2,399 4,630 2,954
Destination 775 775 975 975
Total Price $50,815 $54,800 $55,550 $66,450
Total Invoice $48,293 $52,091 $51,733 $61,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,046
Model Year2009200920182018
Model9-39-3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0TAeroA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4280hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$50,815$54,800$55,550$66,450
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,965-9,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,815$54,600$48,585$56,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0$7,975
Total Invoice$48,293$52,091$51,733$61,869
Adjustments for Features0-190-6,486-9,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,293$51,901$45,247$52,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,608$0$7,414

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2009200920182018
Model9-39-3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0TAeroA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge$75$75 $75
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,690$1,890$8,655$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,965$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-6,486-9,208

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20092018
Model9-3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.3 in108.9 in
Length182.4 in184.0 in
Width69.3 in72.7 in
Height56.4 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,531 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.49.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested71545%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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