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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Saab 9-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Saab 9-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $11,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $10,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelBeetle9-39-3
TrimSE2.0TAero
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $36,500 $41,900
Base Invoice $26,917 $34,434 $39,512
Premium Package 2,500 1,895  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 130    
Convenience Package   795  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   550 550
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Touring Package     1,195
Premium Package 2,150 1,706  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 100    
Convenience Package   715  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495
Heated front seats   495 495
Navigation system   1,796 1,796
Touring Package     1,076
Options (change) 2,760 5,785 4,290
Options (change) 2,350 5,207 3,862
Destination 850 720 720
Total Price $31,650 $43,005 $46,910
Total Invoice $30,117 $40,361 $44,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Saab 9-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,952
Model Year201820062006
ModelBeetle9-39-3
TrimSE2.0TAero
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4210hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$31,650$43,005$46,910
Adjustments for Features-1,7950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$43,005$46,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,305
Total Invoice$30,117$40,361$44,094
Adjustments for Features-1,7080-564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,409$40,361$43,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,169

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Saab 9-3

Model Year201820062006
ModelBeetle9-39-3
TrimSE2.0TAero
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,635$2,840$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7080-564

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Saab 9-3

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetle9-3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in105.3 in
Length168.4 in182.4 in
Width71.2 in69.3 in
Height58.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 2.0T

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Unbranded, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested67536%
Total Not Requested121564%

Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 Aero

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested31539%

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