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Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,040

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,813

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $7,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
Model9-39-3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0TAero2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $31,900 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $24,434 $30,082 $20,198 $22,490
Convenience Package 795      
Premium Package 1,895      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Sunroof 1,200   900 900
Heated front seats 550 550    
Touring Package   1,195    
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Fog lights     340  
Convenience Package 715      
Premium Package 1,706      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495    
Navigation system 1,796 1,796 700 700
Sunroof 1,080   792 792
Heated front seats 495 495    
Touring Package   1,076    
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Fog lights     299  
Options (change) 6,985 4,290 3,205 2,485
Options (change) 6,287 3,862 2,820 2,187
Destination 720 720 795 795
Total Price $33,605 $36,910 $25,040 $26,830
Total Invoice $31,441 $34,664 $23,813 $25,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,170
Model Year2006200620132013
Model9-39-3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0TAero2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4250hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,605$36,910$25,040$26,830
Adjustments for Features-490-5900-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,115$36,320$25,040$25,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,205$0$390
Total Invoice$31,441$34,664$23,813$25,472
Adjustments for Features-458-5540-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,983$34,110$23,813$24,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,127$0$330

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2006200620132013
Model9-39-3CruzeCruze
Trim2.0TAero2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,190$2,600$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$590$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-458-5540-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062013
Model9-3Cruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in105.7 in
Length182.5 in181.0 in
Width69.0 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Unbranded, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested176593%

Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 Aero

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40049%
Total Not Requested41551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested25542%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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