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Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,810

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,148

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
Model9-39-3Mazda3
Trim2.0TAeros
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $31,900 $16,880
Base Invoice $24,434 $30,082 $15,805
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,750
Sunroof 1,200    
Heated front seats 550 550  
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Navigation system 1,796 1,796 1,505
Sunroof 1,080    
Heated front seats 495 495  
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Options (change) 4,295 3,095 5,370
Options (change) 3,866 2,786 4,783
Destination 720 720 560
Total Price $30,915 $35,715 $22,810
Total Invoice $29,020 $33,588 $21,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,281
Model Year200620062006
Model9-39-3Mazda3
Trim2.0TAeros
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4250hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 7300, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,915$35,715$22,810
Adjustments for Features-630-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$33,710$22,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0
Total Invoice$29,020$33,588$21,148
Adjustments for Features-591-1,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,429$31,702$21,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,273$0

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006
Model9-39-3Mazda3
Trim2.0TAeros
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,025$3,400$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-591-1,8860

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See a complete comparison of Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
Model9-3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in178.3 in
Width69.0 in69.1 in
Height56.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested80023%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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