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Cadillac CTS vs. Saab 9-3 Price Comparison

Cadillac CTS vs Saab 9-3 Price Comparison:
Cadillac CTS vs Saab 9-3 Price Comparison:

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For the Cadillac CTS vs. Saab 9-3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the CTS vs. 9-3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the CTS and 9-3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Saab 9-3 Aero's price is $2,870 lower than the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the CTS vs. 9-3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Saab 9-3 Aero, the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6 includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $3625 adjustment for the Saab 9-3 Aero's additional features, the Saab 9-3 Aero is $2,870 less than the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Saab 9-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saab 9-3 Aero
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 880
Model Year20062011
ModelCTS9-3
Trim2.8 / 3.6Aero
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers212, 8260, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price41,67542,430
Adjustments for Features0-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price41,67538,805
Total Invoice38,06840,662
Adjustments for Features0-3,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice38,06837,188

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Invoice Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Saab 9-3

Price Comparison (MSRP): Cadillac CTS vs. Saab 9-3

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
Difference: 755
Lowest Total Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
Difference: 2,594
Model Year20062011
ModelCTS9-3
Trim2.8 / 3.6Aero
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price29,27035,340
Base Invoice27,36834,056
Sport Package1,640 
Luxury Package1,550 
Leather seating surfaces1,300 
Navigation system2,9952,145
Folding second row seats400 
Sunroof1,200 
3.6L V61,400 
5-speed shiftable automatic1,200 
AWD 2,775
Premium Package 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Sport Package 0
Luxury Package 0
Leather seating surfaces 0
Navigation system 1,909
Folding second row seats 0
Sunroof 0
3.6L V6 0
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
AWD 2,674
Premium Package 708
Metallic paint (extra cost) 490
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Total options11,6856,265
Total options9,9805,781
Destination720825
Total Price41,67542,430
Total Invoice38,06840,662

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Saab 9-3

Model Year20062011
ModelCTS9-3
Trim2.8 / 3.6Aero
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints $50
Obstacle detection, rear $300
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass $25
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$275 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,640$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,474

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Saab 9-3

Model Year20062011
ModelCTS9-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in105.3 in
Length190.1 in182.5 in
Width70.6 in69.0 in
Height56.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.3,430 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential275No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated300Yes
Power lumbar, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Power lumbar, passenger100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Compass25No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Aero

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
225/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for infotainment system100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Cadillac CTS

Price of the Cadillac CTS: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 BEST INCENTIVE.. 1.5 % INTEREST IN LEASE 48 MONTHS
2004 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Less expensive then the germans.
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Bought used at a very good price.
Price of the Cadillac CTS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The vehicle is expensive BUT still 30k less than other comparable sedans.
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 should be $5000 cheaper
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Too much money when optioned out for the best value.
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 insurance and lease cost
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 high priced

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Saab 9-3

Price of the Saab 9-3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Car had 16,000 miles, purchased it with 5 year, 100k warranty for $19,750. Anniversary edition, with upgraded stereo, heated seats, rear lip spoiler, nice wheels, two tone seats.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 The car was significantly less expensive than comparative cars and they were willing to offer me a single payment lease.
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Took advanatge of GM Employee pricing
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I paid less to buy an used Saab than Honda or Toyota.
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 initial cost was low
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Prices are quite low in the used market, cars towards the beginning of the generation (2003,2004) can be had much cheaper than expected, especially through dealers just looking to get rid of them.
2002 4dr Hatch turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Thanks to fast depreciation, they are a steal on the used car market.
Price of the Saab 9-3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Expensive compared to comparable vehicles. Should compete with Volvo, VW, not BMW or Audi
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 MSRP is much higher in Canada compared to USA. Price of parts is excessive.
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Love Saab. Hate the fact that they seem to sticker 10k above what might be a reasonable price.
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 expensive

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