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Saab 9-3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,515

Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T   
Difference: $487

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,525

Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T   
Difference: $254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
Model9-3Forester
TrimSportCombi 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,377 $30,836
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Roof rails 250  
Navigation system 1,995  
Heated front seats 550  
Sunroof 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,350  
Cargo cover   182
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495  
Roof rails 225  
Navigation system 1,796  
Heated front seats 495  
Sunroof 1,080  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,337  
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 5,895 182
Options (change) 5,428 118
Destination 720 825
Total Price $33,515 $34,002
Total Invoice $31,525 $31,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,634
Model Year20062014
Model9-3Forester
TrimSportCombi 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-18
Total Price$33,515$34,002
Adjustments for Features0-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,515$29,842
Total Invoice$31,525$31,779
Adjustments for Features0-3,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,525$27,891

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
Model9-3Forester
TrimSportCombi 2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,888

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
Model9-3Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length183.2 in180.9 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height60.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.3 ft374.7 ft3

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