2008 9-3 2.0T
$28,385 (raised to $29,190) Sport Sedan
$29,630 (raised to $30,360) SportCombi
$39,710 (raised to $40,700) Convertible
Feature highlights:
- 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbocharged 210-hp engine
- 6-speed manual gearbox
- 16" 5-spoke twin alloy wheels, all-season tires
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR), front seats
- Pendulum B-pillar side-impact structure
- Adaptive driver and passenger front air bags
- Head curtain side air bags, outboard seats
- Torso-side air bags, front seats
- Leather-appointed seats
- Leather-trimmed sport steering wheel
- Premium Audio System with 150W and 7 speakers
- CD player
- MP3-compatible auxiliary input jack
- Theft-deterrent system with engine immobilizer
- Dual zone automatic climate control (ACC)
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Power windows, front with express down
- Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
- Remote central locking
- Cabin air filter
- Profiler menu system for individual settings
- Saab Information Display (SID)
- Cruise control
- Cooled glove box
2008 9-3 Aero
$35,365 (raised to $35,960) Sport Sedan
$36,265 (raised to $36,995) SportCombi
$45,665 (raised to $46,385) Convertible
Additional features:
- 2.8 liter 6-cylinder turbocharged 250-hp engine
- 6-speed manual gearbox
- 17" 5-spoke alloy wheels, all-season tires
- Lowered sport-tuned chassis
- Aerodynamic headlamps, xenon projector beam
- Aero-specific body-colored lower bumper, rocker sills, and rear spoiler
- Bose® Audio System with 260W and 9 Speakers
- 6-disc in-dash CD changer
- Power moonroof
- 8-way power front seats
- Leather-appointed sport seats
- Leather-trimmed Aero sport steering wheel with aluminum accents
- Front fog lights
- Bright-finish exhaust tailpipes
- Metallic trim
2008 9-3 Turbo X
$42,510 Sport Sedan
$43,310 SportCombi
Feature Highlights:
- 2.8L Six-cylinder turbocharged 280-hp engine
- XWD Cross-Wheel Drive System
- Electronically Controlled Rear Limited Slip Differential (eLSD)
- Ultra sport-tuned chassis with rear body leveling
- 18 in. x 7.5 in. (45.7 cm x 19.0 cm) three-spoke, twin wheels
- Four-wheel disc, high-performance, ventilated front and rear brakes
- P235/45R18-98Y high-performance, all-season radial tires
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Dual titanium finish exhaust tailpipes
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR), front seats
- Pendulum B-pillar side-impact structure
- Adaptive driver and front-passenger air bags**
- Head-curtain side air bags, outboard seats**
- Torso-side air bags, front seats**
- Bose® Centerpoint surround sound system
- Six-disc in-dash CD changer
- MP3-compatible auxiliary input jack
- Leather-appointed sport bucket seats
- Metallic-rimmed gauges
- Perforated soft leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
- Eight-way power front seats
- Power moonroof
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control system (ACC)
- Power windows, front with express down and express up
- Remote central locking
- Cooled glove box
Packages
Moonroof Package (SS and SC) $1,200 (2.0T, included on Aero)
Includes power moonroof and Express-up power windows
Premium Package $1,695 (2.0T, included on Aero)
Includes Xenon cornering headlamps, rear park assist, Red Walnut decor on the gear lever surround, Red Walnut decor on the doors, metallic decor on the glovebox, front fog lamps, 8-way power passenger seat and 3-position memory for driver's seat and mirrors.
Cold Weather Package $550 (2.0T, Aero and Turbo X)
Includes headlamp washers and heated front seats.
Premium Natural Leather upholstery $1,500 (2.0T and Aero)
Includes Premium Natural Leather-appointed sport bucket front seats, and Premium Natural Leather trim panel
Touring Package $895 (Aero, Turbo X)
Includes rear park assist, inside auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, universal home remote and 3-position memory for driver's seat and mirrors.
Lynx Yellow convertible Package $2,495)
Lynx Yellow Convertible Package, includes (04U) Lynx Yellow exterior paint, (D81) rear trunk mounted spoiler, (QU9) 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) 5-spoke alloy wheels, (US9) AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and (U61) 300-watt amplifier and 10-speaker audio system (PDL)
Options
Sentronic Automatic Transmission $1,350 (2.0T, Aero and Turbo X)
17" x 7.5" 5-spoke alloy wheels $750 (2.0T only)
Metallic paint $550 (2.0T and Aero)
Audio system with navigation $2,145 (2.0T, Aero and Turbo X)
AM/FM stereo with CD player and DVD-based navigation, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume and TheftLock
AM/FM Stereo with 6-Disc CD Changer $895 (2.0T, included on Aero)
Includes 9-speaker Bose® audio system with seek-and-scan, digital clock, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack.
Blue Convertible Top $600
Sand Convertible Top $600
XWD Cross-Wheel Drive System $2,645 (end of 2008MY Aero only)
Exterior Colors
Black - Laser Red
Snow Silver - Parchment Silver Metallic
Smoke Beige Metallic - Nocturne Blue Metallic
Titan Grey Metallic - Fusion Blue Metallic
Jet Black Metallic - Ice Blue Metallic
Pepper Green Metallic - Polar White (2.0T only)
Arctic White - Electric Blue (Convertible only)
Lynx Yellow (Convertible only)
Interior colors
2.0T
Leather appointed and Premium Leather, Parchment / Black
Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible
Aero
Sport Leather, Parchment with Black Inserts / Black with Parchment Inserts
Sport Sedan and SportCombi
Convertible
Sport Leather, Premium Natural Leather upholstery Parchment / Black
Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible
Turbo X
All 9-3 Sport Sedan trim levels come with Powertrain Warranty for 5 years or 100,000 miles**, No Charge Scheduled Maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles†, Roadside Assistance for 5 years or 100,000 miles,† and a Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty.** In addition, all 9-3 Sport Sedans are available for pick-up through our European Delivery Program.
*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for model year 2008 vehicles. Dealer sets price of vehicle. Tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment extra.
†Whichever comes first. This program applies to all 2008 9-3 Sport Sedan models initially sold in the U.S. and covers all factory-recommended scheduled maintenance (excluding wear and tear items) for the above period, as outlined in the Warranties and Service Record Booklet. This program is associated with this particular vehicle, regardless of owner. This program is not transferable to another vehicle. The Saab No Charge Scheduled Maintenance Program may be terminated for future Saab vehicles at any time without notice.