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Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,955

Saab 9-3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,778

Saab 9-3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
Model9-3S40
Trim2.0TT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $32,350
Base Invoice $24,434 $30,409
Convenience Package 795  
Premium Package 1,895  
Heated front seats 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 525
Sunroof 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 2,205
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,350  
Climate Package   675
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   200
Convenience Package 715  
Premium Package 1,706  
Heated front seats 495  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 494
Sunroof 1,080  
Navigation system 1,796 2,073
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,337  
Climate Package   634
Xenon HID headlights   752
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 8,335 4,405
Options (change) 7,624 4,141
Destination 720 825
Total Price $34,955 $37,580
Total Invoice $32,778 $35,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saab 9-3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,268
Model Year20062009
Model9-3S40
Trim2.0TT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$34,955$37,580
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,955$37,230
Total Invoice$32,778$35,375
Adjustments for Features0-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,778$35,046

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062009
Model9-3S40
Trim2.0TT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,900$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062009
Model9-3S40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in176.2 in
Width69.0 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested89056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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