How much does the 2008 Saab 9-5 cost?

The 2008 Saab 9-5 has a starting MSRP of $37,685, ranging up to $40,070 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $37,685; Aero from $38,705; SportCombi from $38,955; Aero SportCombi from $40,070.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Saab 9-5?

The 2008 Saab 9-5 achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Saab 9-5 have?

The 2008 Saab 9-5 offers up to 73 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2008 Saab 9-5 come in?

The 2008 Saab 9-5 is available in 4 trims across Sedan and Wagon body styles with front wheel drive.

2008 Saab 9-5

4 trims · Sedan, Wagon

Starting MSRP

$37,685 – $40,070

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Saab 9-5? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$37,685

Typical monthly

$746/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 2008 Saab 9-5 trims

Base
MSRP
$37,685
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/26
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
Aero
MSRP
$38,705
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/26
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.9
Max towing
—
SportCombi
MSRP
$38,955
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/26
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73
Max towing
—
Aero SportCombi
MSRP
$40,070
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/26
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
73
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Saab 9-5 trim specifications
Spec	Base	Aero	SportCombi	Aero SportCombi
MSRP	$37,685	$38,705	$38,955	$40,070
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/26	17/26	17/26	17/26
Horsepower	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Engine	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.9	15.9	73	73
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: Basegas
Aerogas
SportCombigas
Aero SportCombigas
Fuel type: Basepremium unleaded (recommended)
Aeropremium unleaded (recommended)
SportCombipremium unleaded (recommended)
Aero SportCombipremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: BaseI4
AeroI4
SportCombiI4
Aero SportCombiI4
Displacement: Base2.3 L
Aero2.3 L
SportCombi2.3 L
Aero SportCombi2.3 L
Horsepower: Base260 hp
Aero260 hp
SportCombi260 hp
Aero SportCombi260 hp
Torque: Base258 lb-ft
Aero258 lb-ft
SportCombi258 lb-ft
Aero SportCombi258 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed shiftable automatic
Aero5-speed shiftable automatic
SportCombi5-speed shiftable automatic
Aero SportCombi5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
Aerofront wheel drive
SportCombifront wheel drive
Aero SportCombifront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSedan
AeroSedan
SportCombiWagon
Aero SportCombiWagon
Doors: Base4
Aero4
SportCombi5
Aero SportCombi5
Seating: Base5
Aero5
SportCombi5
Aero SportCombi5
Length: Base190.4 in
Aero190.4 in
SportCombi190.6 in
Aero SportCombi190.6 in
Width: Base70.5 in
Aero70.5 in
SportCombi70.5 in
Aero SportCombi70.5 in
Height: Base57.2 in
Aero57.2 in
SportCombi57.7 in
Aero SportCombi57.7 in
Wheelbase: Base106.4 in
Aero106.4 in
SportCombi106.4 in
Aero SportCombi106.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base15.9 cu ft
Aero15.9 cu ft
SportCombi36.8 cu ft
Aero SportCombi36.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base—
Aero—
SportCombi73 cu ft
Aero SportCombi73 cu ft
Curb weight: Base3,470 lbs
Aero3,470 lbs
SportCombi3,620 lbs
Aero SportCombi3,620 lbs
Fuel tank: Base18 gal
Aero18 gal
SportCombi18 gal
Aero SportCombi18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base20
Aero20
SportCombi20
Aero SportCombi20
City MPG: Base17
Aero17
SportCombi17
Aero SportCombi17
Highway MPG: Base26
Aero26
SportCombi26
Aero SportCombi26

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Aero	SportCombi	Aero SportCombi
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L	2.3 L
Horsepower	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Wagon	Wagon
Doors	4	4	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	190.4 in	190.4 in	190.6 in	190.6 in
Width	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.5 in
Height	57.2 in	57.2 in	57.7 in	57.7 in
Wheelbase	106.4 in	106.4 in	106.4 in	106.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.9 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	36.8 cu ft	36.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	—	73 cu ft	73 cu ft
Curb weight	3,470 lbs	3,470 lbs	3,620 lbs	3,620 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	20	20	20
City MPG	17	17	17	17
Highway MPG	26	26	26	26