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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: $38,575

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $9,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,313

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $9,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
Model9-3V50
TrimSportCombi AeroT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,885 $32,850
Base Invoice $42,775 $30,879
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Navigation system 2,145  
Sunroof 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Climate Package   900
Multimedia Package   2,000
Xenon HID headlights   800
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Leather seating surfaces   200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490 517
Navigation system 1,909  
Sunroof 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Climate Package   846
Multimedia Package   1,880
Xenon HID headlights   752
Obstacle detection, rear   376
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 2,695 4,850
Options (change) 2,399 4,559
Destination 775 875
Total Price $48,355 $38,575
Total Invoice $45,949 $36,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,427
Model Year20092011
Model9-3V50
TrimSportCombi AeroT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 11650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$48,355$38,575
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,030$38,575
Total Invoice$45,949$36,313
Adjustments for Features-2,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,740$36,313

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092011
Model9-3V50
TrimSportCombi AeroT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2090

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,530 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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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