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Saab 9-3 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
Model9-3OptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $24,434 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Package 1,895    
Convenience Package 795    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system 1,995    
Sunroof 1,200    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,350    
Premium Package 1,706    
Convenience Package 715    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495    
Navigation system 1,796    
Sunroof 1,080    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,337    
Options (change) 7,785 0 0
Options (change) 7,129 0 0
Destination 720 850 850
Total Price $34,405 $30,790 $36,890
Total Invoice $32,283 $28,715 $34,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,174
Model Year200620162016
Model9-3OptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,405$30,790$36,890
Adjustments for Features0-650-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,405$30,140$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$32,283$28,715$34,285
Adjustments for Features0-606-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,283$28,109$29,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$971

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620162016
Model9-3OptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,890$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-606-5,205

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062016
Model9-3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in110.4 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width69.0 in73.2 in
Height56.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote window/roof operation15No
Unbranded, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested69043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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