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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: $23,730

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,014

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
Model9-3Mazda3
TrimAeros
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,900 $17,535
Base Invoice $30,082 $16,416
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system 1,995 1,750
Heated front seats 550  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,350  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495  
Navigation system 1,796 1,505
Heated front seats 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,337  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Options (change) 4,445 5,545
Options (change) 4,123 4,948
Destination 720 650
Total Price $37,065 $23,730
Total Invoice $34,925 $22,014

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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: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,750
Model Year20062008
Model9-3Mazda3
TrimAeros
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,065$23,730
Adjustments for Features-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,710$23,730
Total Invoice$34,925$22,014
Adjustments for Features-3,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,764$22,014

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
Model9-3Mazda3
TrimAeros
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,800$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1610

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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 Year20062008
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 Weight3,385 lb.2,991 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%
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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