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

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Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $9,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
Model9-39-3Sonic
Trim2.0TAeroLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $31,900 $16,665
Base Invoice $24,434 $30,082 $15,832
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 550 550  
Sunroof 1,200   850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Heated front seats 495 495  
Sunroof 1,080   748
Options (change) 2,300 1,100 850
Options (change) 2,070 990 748
Destination 720 720 795
Total Price $28,920 $33,720 $18,310
Total Invoice $27,224 $31,792 $17,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,738
Model Year200620062012
Model9-39-3Sonic
Trim2.0TAeroLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4250hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 7300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,920$33,720$18,310
Adjustments for Features-1,180-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,740$31,165$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0
Total Invoice$27,224$31,792$17,375
Adjustments for Features-1,111-2,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,113$29,383$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,270$0

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062012
Model9-39-3Sonic
Trim2.0TAeroLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,175$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,111-2,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
Model9-3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in99.4 in
Length182.5 in173.1 in
Width69.0 in68.3 in
Height56.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.0 ft3

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