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| 2dr Convertible 2.0T Touring |
| 2dr Convertible 2.0T Comfort |
| 2dr Convertible Aero |
| 2dr Convertible 2.0T Sport |
4 Door Wagon 2.0T Touring Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $31,790
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
19 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged I4, 2.0L
EPA Class
Small Station Wagon
Style Name
2.0T SportCombi - Touring
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Station Wagon
Transmission
Transmission, manual, 6-speed
Gallery
Other Choices
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Why should I also consider these?
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The Saab's other Swedish rival, the Volvo S60, is 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 taken into account, 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.
The base 2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T sedan competes with the A4 2.0T, which also comes with a torquey, turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Next to the 9-3, the A4's interior is simply more stunning and opulent than that of the 9-3, even though the Saab's cabin feels pleasantly different.
The Subaru Legacy GT, with its 250-hp 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.
Wagon shoppers looking at the SportCombi should also consider the Volvo V50, the BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon, or the Audi A4 Avant, while convertible shoppers might also look at the Volkswagen Eos.
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