2009 Saab 9-5

2009 Saab 9-5 Price Range: $38,380 - $43,270

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the typical wagon to the dealership as the Saab 9-5. The average wagon will save you money at the pump compared to the Saab 9-5. In terms of gas mileage, the average wagon and the Saab 9-5 don't differ much. The average wagon is considerably less costly than the Saab 9-5 regarding MSRP.

Utility
The Saab 9-5 and the average wagon can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is substantially more the Saab 9-5's forte than it is the average wagon's.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Saab 9-5 than with the average wagon, because both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average wagon offers a bit more head room than the 9-5, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Saab 9-5 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the typical wagon, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The typical wagon's tank is approximately the same size as the 9-5's, though the 9-5's is slightly larger. The average wagon and the Saab 9-5 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the average wagon and the Saab 9-5 definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Saab 9-5's engine is a little smaller than the average wagon's, but not terribly so. The Saab 9-5 packs quite a punch compared to the average wagon when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the typical wagon isn't quite as generous as the Saab 9-5's.