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

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Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $82

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
Model9-3Malibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $26,955
Base Invoice $24,434 $25,607
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 550  
Sunroof 1,200 850
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,350  
3.6L V6   1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495  
Heated front seats 495  
Sunroof 1,080 748
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,337  
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,650 2,445
Options (change) 3,407 2,152
Destination 720 720
Total Price $30,270 $30,120
Total Invoice $28,561 $28,479

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,396
Model Year20062010
Model9-3Malibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$30,270$30,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$28,730
Total Invoice$28,561$28,479
Adjustments for Features0-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,561$27,165

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062010
Model9-3Malibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,314

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062010
Model9-3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in112.3 in
Length182.5 in191.8 in
Width69.0 in70.3 in
Height56.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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