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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: $27,240

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,024

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
Model9-3Mazda3
Trim2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $25,995
Base Invoice $24,434 $24,869
Convenience Package 795  
Premium Package 1,895  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 550  
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,350  
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Convenience Package 715  
Premium Package 1,706  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495  
Heated front seats 495  
Navigation system 1,796  
Sunroof 1,080  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,337  
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 8,335 450
Options (change) 7,624 360
Destination 720 795
Total Price $34,955 $27,240
Total Invoice $32,778 $26,024

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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: $9,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,006
Model Year20062014
Model9-3Mazda3
Trim2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$34,955$27,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,955$25,930
Total Invoice$32,778$26,024
Adjustments for Features0-1,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,778$24,772

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
Model9-3Mazda3
Trim2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $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 rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,690$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,252

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
Model9-3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in180.3 in
Width69.0 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote window/roof operation15No
Unbranded, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62539%
Total Not Requested96561%

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