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Saab 9-3 vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,610

Saab 9-3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,568

Saab 9-3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017201720172017
Model9-39-3GSGSGSGS
Trim2.0TAero200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,360 $43,605 $53,980 $54,810 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $28,933 $41,556 $50,127 $50,932 $63,824 $78,064
Sport Package 6,780          
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Sunroof 0 0        
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential       500    
Sport Package 6,461          
Navigation system 1,909 1,909 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490 490        
Sunroof 0 0        
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430 430  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential       460    
Options (change) 9,475 2,695 500 1,000 500 0
Options (change) 8,860 2,399 430 890 430 0
Destination 775 775 975 975 975 975
Total Price $40,610 $47,075 $55,455 $56,785 $70,155 $84,915
Total Invoice $38,568 $44,730 $51,532 $52,797 $65,229 $79,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saab 9-3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,856
Model Year200920092017201720172017
Model9-39-3GSGSGSGS
Trim2.0TAero200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4280hp V6241hp I4311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 11260, 11299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$40,610$47,075$55,455$56,785$70,155$84,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-8,725-8,950-8,740-8,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,610$44,875$46,730$47,835$61,415$76,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,265$0$1,105$14,685$29,660
Total Invoice$38,568$44,730$51,532$52,797$65,229$79,039
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-8,108-8,321-8,126-7,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,568$42,640$43,424$44,476$57,103$71,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,072$0$1,052$13,679$27,680

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200920092017201720172017
Model9-39-3GSGSGSGS
Trim2.0TAero200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850 
Cruise control$150$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15 
Wiper de-icer    $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Boost gauge$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Performance meter  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,125$4,325$10,850$11,075$10,865$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$8,725$8,950$8,740$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,090-8,108-8,321-8,126-7,935

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092017
Model9-3GS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in112.2 in
Length182.5 in192.1 in
Width69.0 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 260W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Body kit0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
235/45VR17 tires400No
Total Requested234063%
Total Not Requested137537%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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