2008 Saab 9-3 Sedan

At a Glance

Pricing $28,080 - $43,115
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T, 2.8l V6 T
Transmissions A5, A6, M6
Fuel Economy 15-19 (city), 24-29 (highway)

The 9-3 is an appealing compact sedan, with sleek styling and relatively affordable pricing. A choice of two turbocharged engines is available: a 210-bhp 2.0L I-4, or a 250-bhp 2.8L V-6. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic (2.0T), or 6-speed manual or automatic (Aero). Value-conscious customers will prefer the base 2.0T due to its significantly lower price. The 9-3 Aero does have a more powerful V-6, sport suspension, and 17-inch alloy wheels, but at a significant price premium.

What Changed:

The 9-3 receives numerous styling changes for 2008 featuring all-new front-end styling. A new AWD Aero model has been announced for the sedan and wagon variants. A limited-edition Turbo X model features a turbocharged 6-cylinder and all-wheel-drive.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
9-3 Sedan 2.0T 2.0l I4 T (210-bhp) M6 FWD $28,080
9-3 Sedan 2.0T 2.0l I4 T (210-bhp) A5 FWD $29,430
9-3 Sedan Aero 2.8l V6 T (255-bhp) M6 FWD $35,215
9-3 Sedan Aero 2.8l V6 T (255-bhp) A6 FWD $36,565
9-3 Sedan Aero 2.8l V6 T (255-bhp) M6 AWD $37,860
9-3 Sedan Aero 2.8l V6 T (255-bhp) A6 AWD $39,210
9-3 Sedan Turbo X 2.8l V6 T (280-bhp) M6 AWD $41,765
9-3 Sedan Turbo X 2.8l V6 T (280-bhp) A6 AWD $43,115