How much does the 2001 Saab 9-3 cost?

The 2001 Saab 9-3 has a starting MSRP of $26,495, ranging up to $44,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $26,495; SE from $32,595; Viggen from $37,995.

What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Saab 9-3?

The 2001 Saab 9-3 achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How many trims does the 2001 Saab 9-3 come in?

The 2001 Saab 9-3 is available in 3 trims (7 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.

2001 Saab 9-3

3 trims · 7 configurations · Hatchback, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$26,495 – $44,995

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Saab 9-3? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$26,495

Typical monthly

$525/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2001 Saab 9-3 trims

Base
2 configurations
MSRP
$26,495 – $26,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/26
Horsepower
185 hp
Torque
194 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$32,595 – $39,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/26
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
209 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—
Viggen
3 configurations
MSRP
$37,995 – $44,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/28
Horsepower
230 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
—

Compare 2001 Saab 9-3 trim specifications
Spec	Base2 configurations	SE2 configurations	Viggen3 configurations
MSRP	$26,495 – $26,995	$32,595 – $39,995	$37,995 – $44,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/26	19/26	18/28
Horsepower	185 hp	205 hp	230 hp
Torque	194 lb-ft	209 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
SEgas
Viggengas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
SEpremium unleaded (required)
Viggenpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: BaseI4
SEI4
ViggenI4
Displacement: Base2 L
SE2 L
Viggen2.3 L
Horsepower: Base185 hp
SE205 hp
Viggen230 hp
Torque: Base194 lb-ft
SE209 lb-ft
Viggen258 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
SE5-speed manual
Viggen5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
Viggenfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseHatchback
SEHatchback
ViggenHatchback
Doors: Base3
SE5
Viggen5
Seating: Base5
SE5
Viggen5
Length: Base182.3 in
SE182.3 in
Viggen180.9 in
Width: Base67.4 in
SE67.4 in
Viggen67.4 in
Height: Base56.2 in
SE56.2 in
Viggen55.7 in
Wheelbase: Base102.6 in
SE102.6 in
Viggen102.6 in

Capacity & weight

Curb weight: Base2,980 lbs
SE3,060 lbs
Viggen3,170 lbs
Fuel tank: Base17 gal
SE17 gal
Viggen17 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base22
SE22
Viggen22
City MPG: Base19
SE19
Viggen18
Highway MPG: Base26
SE26
Viggen28

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	SE	Viggen
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2.3 L
Horsepower	185 hp	205 hp	230 hp
Torque	194 lb-ft	209 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	5	5
Seating	5	5	5
Length	182.3 in	182.3 in	180.9 in
Width	67.4 in	67.4 in	67.4 in
Height	56.2 in	56.2 in	55.7 in
Wheelbase	102.6 in	102.6 in	102.6 in
Capacity & weight
Curb weight	2,980 lbs	3,060 lbs	3,170 lbs
Fuel tank	17 gal	17 gal	17 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	22	22
City MPG	19	19	18
Highway MPG	26	26	28

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2001 Saab 9-3 FAQ

How much does the 2001 Saab 9-3 cost?: The 2001 Saab 9-3 has a starting MSRP of $26,495, ranging up to $44,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $26,495; SE from $32,595; Viggen from $37,995.
What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Saab 9-3?: The 2001 Saab 9-3 achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How many trims does the 2001 Saab 9-3 come in?: The 2001 Saab 9-3 is available in 3 trims (7 total configurations) across Hatchback and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.