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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: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,313

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
Model9-3V50
TrimSportCombi AeroT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,020 $32,850
Base Invoice $35,669 $30,879
Premium Package 795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Navigation system 2,145  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Climate Package   900
Multimedia Package   2,000
Xenon HID headlights   800
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Leather seating surfaces   200
Premium Package 708  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490 517
Navigation system 1,909  
5-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) 3,490 4,850
Options (change) 3,107 4,559
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,335 $38,575
Total Invoice $39,601 $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: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,120
Model Year20112011
Model9-3V50
TrimSportCombi AeroT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 11650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$41,335$38,575
Adjustments for Features-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,160$38,575
Total Invoice$39,601$36,313
Adjustments for Features-1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,433$36,313

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112011
Model9-3V50
TrimSportCombi AeroT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$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
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1680

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,320 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
Saab 9-3 SportCombi Aero

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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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