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Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S60 Price Comparison

Saab 9-3 vs Volvo S60 Price Comparison:
Saab 9-3 vs Volvo S60 Price Comparison:

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For the Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S60 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the 9-3 vs. S60 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the 9-3 and S60 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Saab 9-3 2.0T's price is $6,225 lower than the Volvo S60 T6's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the 9-3 vs. S60 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 2.0T, the Volvo S60 T6 includes additional features worth $3275. 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, despite a $3275 adjustment for the Volvo S60 T6's additional features, the Saab 9-3 2.0T is $6,225 less than the Saab 9-3 2.0T.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saab 9-3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 5,867
Model Year20072012
Model9-3S60
Trim2.0TT6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers260, 11650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/40-18
Total Price35,87545,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price35,87542,100
Total Invoice33,75642,705
Adjustments for Features0-3,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice33,75639,623

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Invoice Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S60

Price Comparison (MSRP): Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S60

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: Saab 9-3 2.0T
Difference: 9,500
Lowest Total Invoice: Saab 9-3 2.0T
Difference: 8,949
Model Year20072012
Model9-3S60
Trim2.0TT6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price26,25038,450
Base Invoice24,89636,143
Premium Package1,7951,500
Premium Audio Package895 
Heated front seats550 
Navigation system1,845 
Telematics service, such as OnStar695 
Metallic paint (extra cost)550550
Sunroof1,200 
5-speed shiftable automatic1,350 
Climate Package 800
Multimedia Package 2,700
Obstacle detection, rear 500
Premium Package 1,410
Premium Audio Package 0
Heated front seats 0
Navigation system 0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517
Sunroof 0
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
Climate Package 752
Multimedia Package 2,538
Obstacle detection, rear 470
Total options8,8806,050
Total options8,1155,687
Destination745875
Total Price35,87545,375
Total Invoice33,75642,705

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Features Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20072012
Model9-3S60
Trim2.0TT6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Regenerative braking $0
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $250
Obstacle detection, front $200
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring / active trace control $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
iPod integration $150
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350 
Traffic information $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $25
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,065$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,082

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Specifications Comparison: Saab 9-3 vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20072012
Model9-3S60
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in182.2 in
Width69.0 in73.4 in
Height56.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,230 lb.3,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Manual lumbar, passenger50Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1409%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 260W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
T6

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested45068%
Total Not Requested21532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Volvo S60

Price of the Volvo S60: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 stiff prices on repairs or parts
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual AWD		 Paid full price for original MY S60R. Later years Volvo offered huge discounts.

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