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Saab 9-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $21,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model9-3Golf / GTI
TrimSportCombi AeroS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,885 $21,685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
AWD   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sunroof 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 550 2,575
Options (change) 490 2,429
Destination 775 850
Total Price $46,210 $25,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,052
Model Year20092018
Model9-3Golf / GTI
TrimSportCombi AeroS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$46,210$25,110
Adjustments for Features-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,220$25,110

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
Model9-3Golf / GTI
TrimSportCombi AeroS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,930$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7090

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See a complete comparison of Saab 9-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
Model9-3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.3 in103.5 in
Length183.2 in179.8 in
Width69.4 in70.8 in
Height60.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,730 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.3 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saab 9-3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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