2008 Saab 9-3
Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,550–$18,400
MPG City: 15 – 19 Highway: 24 – 29
Available Engines
210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
255-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium)
280-hp, 2.8-liter V-6 (premium)
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/OD
5-speed automatic w/auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
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Expert Snapshot
New or Notable
| • | Available 255-hp turbocharged V-6 |
| • | Sedan, convertible and wagon body styles |
| • | Redesigned exterior |
| • | New exterior colors |
What We Like
| + | Maneuverability |
| + | Ride comfort |
| + | Handling |
| + | Stability |
| + | Manual-shift operation |
| + | Construction quality |
What We Don't
| - | Confusing radio controls |
| - | Snug backseat |
| - | Slight turbo lag when Aero is pushed hard |
Saab's 9-3 sedan gets a redesigned exterior for 2008, and it will gain all-wheel drive later in the model year. It's positioned as Saab's entry-level sedan, and it competes with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Volvo S60. The 9-3 is available as a convertible, SportCombi (read, wagon) and sedan. The Aero is the uplevel trim in all body styles, and each comes with a 2.8-liter turbocharged V-6 engine. Read More
8 Available 9-3 Trims
Select a trim name below for detailed specifications
| Original MSRP | |||||
| 2.0T 4dr Sport Sedan See Specs |
$28,445 | ||||
| 2.0T 4dr SportCombi See Specs |
$29,615 | ||||
| 2.0T 2dr Convertible See Specs |
$39,955 | ||||
| Aero 4dr Sport Sedan See Specs |
$35,215 | ||||
| Aero 4dr SportCombi See Specs |
$36,250 | ||||
| Aero 2dr Convertible See Specs |
$45,640 | ||||
| TurboX 4dr Sport Sedan See Specs |
$41,765 | ||||
| TurboX 4dr SportCombi See Specs |
$42,565 | ||||
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