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

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Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,805

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,426

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
Model9-39-3TraverseTraverse
TrimSportCombi 2.0TSportCombi AeroLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $44,885 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $30,296 $42,775 $30,409 $36,337
Sport Package 6,515      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,890 1,890
Sunroof 0 0 1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Personal Connectivity Package     340  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
Sport Package 6,208      
Navigation system 1,909 1,909 1,663 1,663
Sunroof 0 0 1,232 1,232
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490 490    
Personal Connectivity Package     299  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Options (change) 9,210 2,695 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 8,607 2,399 7,207 2,895
Destination 775 775 810 810
Total Price $41,775 $48,355 $40,805 $42,350
Total Invoice $39,678 $45,949 $38,426 $40,042

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,531
Model Year2009200920112011
Model9-39-3TraverseTraverse
TrimSportCombi 2.0TSportCombi AeroLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4280hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 11260, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$41,775$48,355$40,805$42,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-2,420-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,775$45,905$38,385$39,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,130$0$820
Total Invoice$39,678$45,949$38,426$40,042
Adjustments for Features0-2,328-2,279-2,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,678$43,621$36,147$37,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,943$0$921

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2009200920112011
Model9-39-3TraverseTraverse
TrimSportCombi 2.0TSportCombi AeroLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,530$5,980$5,950$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$2,420$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,328-2,279-2,974

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
Model9-3Traverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in118.9 in
Length183.2 in205.0 in
Width69.4 in78.4 in
Height60.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.768.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bose, 260W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
235/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested125034%
Total Not Requested241566%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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