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2007 Saab 9-3 Convertible Aero



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Standards and Options
Pricing

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
MSRP $43,100 $43,640 $65,455 $54,200
Invoice Price $40,859 $40,326 $56,945 $50,406
Destination Charges $745 $720 $765 $775
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard N/A N/A Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard N/A N/A Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
CD Changer Standard Option Standard Option
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A N/A Standard N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone Option N/A N/A Option
Navigational Aid Option Option Standard Option
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A N/A N/A
Subwoofer Standard Option Standard Standard
Telematic Systems Option N/A N/A Standard
Exterior

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Option Standard Standard Option
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A N/A Option
Rear Spoiler Standard Standard Option N/A
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards Option Option N/A Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles Option Standard Standard Standard
Instrumentation

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Battery Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Option N/A Standard N/A
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A Standard N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Standard N/A N/A N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge N/A Standard N/A Standard
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor N/A N/A Standard Option
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lighting

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Automatic Headlights Standard N/A Standard Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A Option
Daytime Running Lights Standard N/A Standard Standard
Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Halogen Headlights N/A N/A Standard Standard
Headlight Washers Option Standard Standard Option
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Standard Standard Standard Option
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A N/A N/A
Removable/Convertible Top Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tires and Wheels

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A N/A Option N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A N/A Standard
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A Option Option
Steel Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A Standard Option
Glass Rear Window on Convertible Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Washer System N/A Standard N/A Standard
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option N/A Standard Option
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror Standard N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers Option N/A N/A Standard
Rear Wiper N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Body Style Convertible/Luxury Coupe Convertible/Luxury Coupe Convertible/Luxury Coupe Convertible/Luxury Coupe
EPA Classification SUBCOMP 2SEATER MINICOMP SUBCOMP
Turbo Y N N N
Drive Train

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
City MPG 18 19 18 19
Combined MPG 21 21 21 22
Displacement (CC) 2792 3195 4293 3498
Driveline FWD AWD RWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.55 3.32 3.77 2.82
Fuel Capacity (gal) 16.4 16.3 19.8 16.4
Fuel System MPFI SEFI SEFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 28 25 25 28
Horsepower @ RPM 250@5500 250@6300 288@5600 268@6000
PowerToWeightRatio 14 14.7 13.3 13.9
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5500 6300 5600 6000
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 7 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 258@2000 236@2800 317@3400 258@2400
Transmission Speeds 6 6 6 7
Transmission Type M A A A
Type of Engine 2.8L V6 3.2L V6 4.3L V8 3.5L V6
Valves 24 24 32 24
Exterior

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Curb weight (lbs) 3510 3683 3840 3845
Overall Height (in) 56.4 53.0 53.1 54.4
Overall Length (in) 182.4 159.1 178.5 183.2
Overall Width (in) 69.3 73.1 72.0 68.5
Wheelbase (in) 105.3 95.6 103.1 106.9
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 12   9 9
Interior - Passengers

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Headroom front (in) 38.1 38.3 37.2 38.4
Headroom rear (in) 37.0   33.9 36.3
Hip room front (in)     55.7 52.1
Hip room rear (in)     49.5 46.9
Leg room front (in) 41.4 41.2 43.6 42.0
Leg room rear (in) 32.3   27.1 30.4
Passenger Volume 82   75 81
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 2 4 4
Seating capacity - Standard 4 2 4 4
Shoulder room front (in) 55.9 55.6 53.8 53.2
Shoulder room rear (in) 44.7   46.6 48.5
Suspension

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 6.1 4.4 5.6  
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 59.9 60.0 61.0 58.9
Track Rear 59.3 59.3 60.4 58.0
Towing

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR NR NR NR
Tow Capacity Standard NR NR NR NR
Turning Radius

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Steering Diameter Left 39.0 34.7 35.4 35.3
Steering Diameter Right 39.0 34.7 35.4 35.3
Warranty

 Saab 9-3 Convertible Audi TT Lexus SC 430 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Powertrain Miles 100000 50000 70000 50000
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 48 72 48
Rust Miles       50000
Rust Time (Months) 120 144 72 48
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 50000 50000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 48 48 48


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