How much does the 2003 Saab 9-3 cost?

The 2003 Saab 9-3 has a starting MSRP of $25,995, ranging up to $39,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Linear from $25,995; Arc from $30,090; Vector from $32,590; SE from $39,995.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Saab 9-3?

The 2003 Saab 9-3 achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2003 Saab 9-3 have?

The 2003 Saab 9-3 offers up to 28.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2003 Saab 9-3 come in?

The 2003 Saab 9-3 is available in 4 trims across Sedan and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.

2003 Saab 9-3

4 trims · Sedan, Convertible

Starting MSRP

$25,995 – $39,995

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Linear

Total price (Linear MSRP)

$25,995

Typical monthly

$515/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2003 Saab 9-3 trims

Linear
MSRP
$25,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—
Arc
MSRP
$30,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/28
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
221 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—
Vector
MSRP
$32,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/28
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
221 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—
SE
MSRP
$39,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/29
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
209 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
28.3
Max towing
—

Compare 2003 Saab 9-3 trim specifications
Spec	Linear	Arc	Vector	SE
MSRP	$25,995	$30,090	$32,590	$39,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	20/29	19/28	19/28	20/29
Horsepower	175 hp	210 hp	210 hp	205 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	209 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.8	14.8	14.8	28.3
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Lineargas
Arcgas
Vectorgas
SEgas
Fuel type: Linearpremium unleaded (required)
Arcpremium unleaded (required)
Vectorpremium unleaded (required)
SEpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: LinearI4
ArcI4
VectorI4
SEI4
Displacement: Linear2 L
Arc2 L
Vector2 L
SE2 L
Horsepower: Linear175 hp
Arc210 hp
Vector210 hp
SE205 hp
Torque: Linear195 lb-ft
Arc221 lb-ft
Vector221 lb-ft
SE209 lb-ft
Transmission: Linear5-speed manual
Arc6-speed manual
Vector6-speed manual
SE5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Linearfront wheel drive
Arcfront wheel drive
Vectorfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LinearSedan
ArcSedan
VectorSedan
SEConvertible
Doors: Linear4
Arc4
Vector4
SE2
Seating: Linear5
Arc5
Vector5
SE4
Length: Linear182.5 in
Arc182.5 in
Vector182.5 in
SE182.3 in
Width: Linear69 in
Arc69 in
Vector69 in
SE67.4 in
Height: Linear56.8 in
Arc56.8 in
Vector56.8 in
SE56 in
Wheelbase: Linear105.3 in
Arc105.3 in
Vector105.3 in
SE102.6 in
Ground clearance: Linear—
Arc—
Vector—
SE5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Linear14.8 cu ft
Arc14.8 cu ft
Vector14.8 cu ft
SE12.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Linear—
Arc—
Vector—
SE28.3 cu ft
Curb weight: Linear—
Arc—
Vector—
SE3,200 lbs
Fuel tank: Linear16.4 gal
Arc16.4 gal
Vector16.4 gal
SE16.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Linear23
Arc22
Vector22
SE23
City MPG: Linear20
Arc19
Vector19
SE20
Highway MPG: Linear29
Arc28
Vector28
SE29

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Linear	Arc	Vector	SE
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	175 hp	210 hp	210 hp	205 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	209 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Convertible
Doors	4	4	4	2
Seating	5	5	5	4
Length	182.5 in	182.5 in	182.5 in	182.3 in
Width	69 in	69 in	69 in	67.4 in
Height	56.8 in	56.8 in	56.8 in	56 in
Wheelbase	105.3 in	105.3 in	105.3 in	102.6 in
Ground clearance	—	—	—	5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.8 cu ft	14.8 cu ft	14.8 cu ft	12.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	—	28.3 cu ft
Curb weight	—	—	—	3,200 lbs
Fuel tank	16.4 gal	16.4 gal	16.4 gal	16.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	22	22	23
City MPG	20	19	19	20
Highway MPG	29	28	28	29