2009 Saab 9-3

2009 Saab 9-3 Price Range: $30,360 - $51,330

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the typical wagon to the dealership as the Saab 9-3. There isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the typical wagon is somewhat more economical than the Saab 9-3. The typical wagon is significantly less pricey than the 9-3 in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The 9-3 and the typical wagon can accommodate the same number of passengers. The typical wagon outpulls the 9-3 by a big margin.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Saab 9-3 for a fill-up about as often as the typical wagon.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical wagon offers a bit more head room than the Saab 9-3, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the average wagon make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Saab 9-3.

Dimensions
The 9-3's tank is roughly the same size as the typical wagon's, though the typical wagon's is a bit larger. The typical wagon and the Saab 9-3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the average wagon and the Saab 9-3 definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average wagon has a larger engine than the Saab 9-3. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Saab 9-3 isn't much more powerful than the average wagon.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the typical wagon isn't quite as generous as the Saab 9-3's.