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Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,205

Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T   
Difference: $320

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,946

Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T   
Difference: $440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
Model9-3V50V50
TrimSportCombi 2.0TT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,900 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $25,377 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Package 1,895    
Convenience Package 795    
Heated front seats 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Navigation system 1,995    
Sunroof 1,200    
Roof rails 250    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,350    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Premium Package 1,706    
Convenience Package 715    
Heated front seats 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 517 517
Navigation system 1,796    
Sunroof 1,080    
Roof rails 225    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,337    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 8,585 6,650 4,850
Options (change) 7,849 6,251 4,559
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $36,205 $36,525 $38,575
Total Invoice $33,946 $34,386 $36,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year200620112011
Model9-3V50V50
TrimSportCombi 2.0TT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,205$36,525$38,575
Adjustments for Features0-500-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,205$36,025$37,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$33,946$34,386$36,313
Adjustments for Features0-471-918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,946$33,915$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200620112011
Model9-3V50V50
TrimSportCombi 2.0TT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,825$2,325$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-471-918

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See a complete comparison of Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062011
Model9-3V50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length183.2 in178.0 in
Width69.4 in69.7 in
Height60.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,570 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum		29.7 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.3 ft344.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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