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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
Model9-3Mazda3
TrimAeros Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,900 $22,900
Base Invoice $30,082 $21,901
Touring Package 1,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system 1,995  
Heated front seats 550  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Touring Package 1,076  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495  
Navigation system 1,796  
Heated front seats 495  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,337  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 5,640 1,675
Options (change) 5,199 1,424
Destination 720 795
Total Price $38,260 $25,370
Total Invoice $36,001 $24,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,949
Model Year20062012
Model9-3Mazda3
TrimAeros Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,260$25,370
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$25,370
Total Invoice$36,001$24,120
Adjustments for Features-9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,069$24,120

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
Model9-3Mazda3
TrimAeros Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,890$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9320

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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 Year20062012
Model9-3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in180.9 in
Width69.0 in69.1 in
Height56.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 Aero

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested26533%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested77556%

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