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Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,605

Saab 9-3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,441

Saab 9-3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
Model9-39-3CLACLA
Trim2.0TAeroCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $31,900 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $24,434 $30,082 $29,295 $45,105
Premium Package 1,895   2,300 2,300
Convenience Package 795      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 550 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 1,200      
Touring Package   1,195    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,650 1,650
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
Premium Package 1,706   2,139 2,139
Convenience Package 715      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 669 669
Heated front seats 495 495    
Navigation system 1,796 1,796    
Sunroof 1,080      
Touring Package   1,076    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     1,535 1,535
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 6,985 4,290 8,570 7,720
Options (change) 6,287 3,862 7,970 7,179
Destination 720 720 925 925
Total Price $33,605 $36,910 $40,995 $57,145
Total Invoice $31,441 $34,664 $38,190 $53,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saab 9-3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,928
Model Year2006200620152015
Model9-39-3CLACLA
Trim2.0TAeroCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4250hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,605$36,910$40,995$57,145
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,175-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,605$36,810$35,820$49,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,205$0$13,600
Total Invoice$31,441$34,664$38,190$53,209
Adjustments for Features0-94-4,821-7,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,441$34,570$33,369$46,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,129$0$12,647

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year2006200620152015
Model9-39-3CLACLA
Trim2.0TAeroCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,375$7,450$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,175$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-4,821-7,193

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20062015
Model9-3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in182.3 in
Width69.0 in70.0 in
Height56.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested91548%
Total Not Requested97552%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77541%
Total Not Requested112559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77541%
Total Not Requested112559%

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