2008 Saab 9-3 Photo

2008 Saab 9-3 - Specifications

MSRP: $28,445 - $45,640 See Local Classifieds
 
4 Door Sedan Aero Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $35,215
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 16 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 2.8L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 4dr Sdn Aero
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission Transmission, manual (Includes 6-speed manual transmission.)

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In base form, the 2008 Saab 9-3 sedan competes with the A4 2.0T, which also comes with a torquey turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Next to the 9-3, the A4 has an especially upscale interior, even though the Saab’s cabin feels pleasantly different than other cars in its class.

The Subaru Legacy GT, with its 250-horsepower turbocharged version of the automaker’s flat-four engine, is priced about the same as the base 9-3 and offers similar performance, though it comes with standard all-wheel drive, a feature only offered on the top 9-3 Turbo X.

Its Swedish rival, the S60, is also worth consideration; the S60 has more passenger comfort but doesn’t feel nearly as sporty.

At the top end of the 9-3’s range, the BMW 3-Series might also be considered, especially in top 335xi trim.

This is where the less recognized 9-3 seems priced a little high, at about the same as the BMW.

 
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