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Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,910 Saab 9-3 Aero | |||||
| Difference: $11,185 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,664 Saab 9-3 Aero | |||||
| Difference: $10,128 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 9-3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Aero | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,900 | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $30,082 | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 |
| Touring Package | 1,195 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Heated front seats | 550 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Touring Package | 1,076 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 495 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Heated front seats | 495 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,796 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | |
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,290 | 8,770 | 6,070 | 6,360 | 3,770 |
| Options (change) | 3,862 | 8,155 | 5,644 | 5,914 | 3,505 |
| Destination | 720 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $36,910 | $48,095 | $55,585 | $71,185 | $76,595 |
| Total Invoice | $34,664 | $44,792 | $51,758 | $66,266 | $71,297 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saab 9-3 Aero | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 9-3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Aero | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $36,910 | $48,095 | $55,585 | $71,185 | $76,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,665 | -8,890 | -7,740 | -8,890 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,910 | $41,430 | $46,695 | $63,445 | $67,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,265 | $22,015 | $26,275 |
| Total Invoice | $34,664 | $44,792 | $51,758 | $66,266 | $71,297 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,207 | -8,278 | -7,205 | -8,275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,664 | $38,585 | $43,480 | $59,061 | $63,022 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,895 | $20,476 | $24,437 |
Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 9-3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | Aero | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,075 | $9,740 | $11,965 | $10,815 | $11,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,665 | $8,890 | $7,740 | $8,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,207 | -8,278 | -7,205 | -8,275 |
Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | 9-3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 Aero
| Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 815 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 10% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 90% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
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