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2007 Saab 9-3 Convertible 2.0T
2.0T
Aero
2006 BMW 3 Series Convertible 325Cic
330Cic
325Cic
Standards and Options
Pricing
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
MSRP
$37,495
$39,600
Invoice Price
$35,560
$36,215
Destination Charges
$745
$695
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter
Standard
Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts
Standard
Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
CD Changer
Option
Option
CD Player
Standard
Standard
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone
Option
N/A
Navigational Aid
Option
Option
Radio
Standard
Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer
Standard
Option
Telematic Systems
Option
Option
Exterior
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board
N/A
N/A
Bumper Step Up
N/A
N/A
Front Air Dam
Standard
Standard
Metallic Paint
Option
Option
Power Sliding Side Van Door
N/A
N/A
Power Trunk Lid
N/A
N/A
Rear Spoiler
Option
N/A
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection
N/A
N/A
Splash or Mud Guards
Option
N/A
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles
Option
Option
Instrumentation
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Battery Gauge
N/A
N/A
Clock
Standard
Standard
Compass
Option
Option
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation
N/A
N/A
Gauges
Standard
Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge
Standard
Option
Intelligent Cruise Control
N/A
N/A
Night Vision
N/A
N/A
Oil Gauge
N/A
N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge
Standard
Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Standard
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor
N/A
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
Cornering Lights
N/A
N/A
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Fog Lights
Standard
Standard
Halogen Headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlight Washers
Option
Option
High Intensity Discharge Headlights
Option
Option
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
N/A
N/A
Roof
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Power Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
N/A
Removable/Convertible Top
Standard
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
N/A
Tires and Wheels
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Alloy Wheels
Standard
Standard
Chrome Wheels
N/A
N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Full Size Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans
N/A
N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires
N/A
N/A
Steel Wheels
N/A
N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier
N/A
N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
N/A
N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible
Standard
Standard
Heated Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Heated Washer System
N/A
Standard
Heated Windshield Glass
N/A
N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
Option
Option
Interval Wipers
Standard
Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
Standard
N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
Standard
Standard
Power Backlight Window
N/A
N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers
Option
Standard
Rear Wiper
N/A
N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
N/A
N/A
Tinted Glass
Standard
Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
N/A
Standard
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
N/A
N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Body Style
Convertible/Luxury Coupe
Convertible/Luxury Coupe
EPA Classification
SUBCOMP
MINICOMP
Turbo
Y
N
Drive Train
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
City MPG
20
19
Combined MPG
24
22
Displacement (CC)
1988
2494
Driveline
FWD
RWD
Final Drive Ratio
3.55
3.46
Fuel Capacity (gal)
16.4
16.6
Fuel System
MPFI
SEFI
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax
$0
$0
Highway MPG
29
27
Horsepower @ RPM
210@5500
184@6000
PowerToWeightRatio
16.7
19.3
RPM @ Peak Horsepower
5500
6000
Standard Transmission
6 Speed Manual
5 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM
221@2500
175@3500
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Transmission Type
M
M
Type of Engine
2.0L I4
2.5L I6
Valves
16
24
Exterior
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Curb weight (lbs)
3510
3560
Overall Height (in)
56.4
54.0
Overall Length (in)
182.4
176.7
Overall Width (in)
69.3
69.2
Wheelbase (in)
105.3
107.3
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Trunk Volume (cu ft)
12
9
Interior - Passengers
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Headroom front (in)
38.1
38.0
Headroom rear (in)
37.0
36.4
Leg room front (in)
41.4
41.7
Leg room rear (in)
32.3
32.0
Passenger Volume
82
74
Seating Capacity - Maximum
4
4
Seating capacity - Standard
4
4
Shoulder room front (in)
55.9
54.5
Shoulder room rear (in)
44.7
45.9
Suspension
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Front suspension
Ind
Ind
Ground Clearance (in)
6.1
Rear Suspension
Ind
Ind
Track Front
59.9
57.9
Track Rear
59.3
58.4
Towing
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Tow Capacity (Maximum)
NR
NR
Tow Capacity Standard
NR
NR
Turning Radius
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Steering Diameter Left
39.0
34.4
Steering Diameter Right
39.0
34.4
Warranty
Saab 9-3 Convertible
BMW 3 Series Convertible
Powertrain Miles
100000
50000
Powertrain Time (Months)
60
48
Rust Time (Months)
120
144
Warranty - Basic Miles
50000
50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months)
48
48
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