Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2015

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Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,915

Saab 9-3 Aero   
Difference: $18,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,298

Saab 9-3 Aero   
Difference: $16,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
Model9-3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimAeroE400E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,900 $61,350 $67,750
Base Invoice $39,512 $57,056 $63,008
Touring Package 1,195    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Heated front seats 550    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Touring Package 1,076    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 670 670
Heated front seats 495    
Rear spoiler   279 279
Options (change) 2,295 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 2,066 949 949
Destination 720 925 925
Total Price $44,915 $63,295 $69,695
Total Invoice $42,298 $58,930 $64,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saab 9-3 Aero
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,940
Model Year200620152015
Model9-3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimAeroE400E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine250hp V6329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$44,915$63,295$69,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,965-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,915$59,330$65,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,900
Total Invoice$42,298$58,930$64,882
Adjustments for Features0-3,692-4,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,298$55,238$60,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,487

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year200620152015
Model9-3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimAeroE400E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, automatic $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,950$5,915$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,965$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,692-4,157

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20062015
Model9-3E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.3 in108.7 in
Length182.4 in185.0 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height56.4 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.3 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.411.5 ft3

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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
Compass0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested56569%
Total Not Requested25031%

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