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Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,745

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,378

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
Model9-39-3CX-5
TrimSportCombi 2.0TSportCombi AeroGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $32,900 $29,645
Base Invoice $25,377 $31,025 $28,503
Premium Package 1,895    
Convenience Package 795    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Roof rails 250 250 400
Heated front seats 550 550  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 1,200    
Touring Package   1,195  
Cargo cover     250
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Premium Package 1,706    
Convenience Package 715    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Roof rails 225 225 320
Heated front seats 495 495  
Navigation system 1,796 1,796  
Sunroof 1,080    
Touring Package   1,076  
Cargo cover     200
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Options (change) 7,235 4,540 1,125
Options (change) 6,512 4,087 900
Destination 720 720 975
Total Price $34,855 $38,160 $31,745
Total Invoice $32,609 $35,832 $30,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,408
Model Year200620062018
Model9-39-3CX-5
TrimSportCombi 2.0TSportCombi AeroGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4250hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17225/55-19
Total Price$34,855$38,160$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$38,060$26,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,205$0
Total Invoice$32,609$35,832$30,378
Adjustments for Features0-94-5,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,609$35,738$25,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,129$0

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620062018
Model9-39-3CX-5
TrimSportCombi 2.0TSportCombi AeroGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,140$2,240$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-5,177

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062018
Model9-3CX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in106.2 in
Length183.2 in179.1 in
Width69.4 in72.5 in
Height60.6 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.3 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Unbranded, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested87548%
Total Not Requested96552%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 SportCombi Aero

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested80098%
Total Not Requested152%

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