The 2004 Saab 9-3 line comprises a four-door sedan and a two-door convertible.
The 9-3 sedan is available in three trim levels. The 9-3 Linear model ($25,995) is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 175 horsepower. The Arc ($30,090) and Aero ($32,590) sedans are powered by a 210-hp 2.0-liter engine that uses a high-output turbocharger. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the Linear and Arc sedans; Saab's Sentronic five-speed automatic ($1,250) is optional and features semi-manual gear selection. The Aero sedan sports a six-speed manual; the five-speed automatic ($1,350) on the Aero features steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.
The 9-3 convertible comes in two trim levels, the Arc ($39,995) and the Aero ($42,500), both powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine pumped up with Saab's High Output turbocharger to produce 210 horsepower. The standard transmission on the Arc is a five-speed manual; the five-speed automatic ($1,250) is optional. Aero comes standard with the six-speed manual, optional with the five-speed automatic with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles ($1,350).
Standard equipment on the Arc models includes no-charge scheduled maintenance during warranty; automatic climate control; cruise control; power windows, door locks and outside mirrors; a 150-watt stereo with CD player and seven speakers; power front seats with driver memory; and front fog lights.
Options on the Arc include a Touring Package with rain sensing wipers, parking assist, upgraded stereo, remote window and top operation and auto-dimming rear view mirror; 17-inch wheels with a tire pressure monitor; a Cold Weather Package ($500) providing heated front seats and headlamp washers; metallic paint ($500); bi-xenon headlights ($500); and OnStar ($699), GM's cellular telephone-based roadside, travel directions and emergency assistance and warning system. The convertible offers a blue top ($500) that replaces the standard black top; and a color-matched tonneau ($300) available only with the metallic paint.
The Aero list of standard gear adds 17-inch wheels and tire pressure monitors; exterior body kit; Sport exhaust; a 300-watt, 13-speaker sound system; and leather-faced seats. The option list for the Aero adds to the Arc's crowded list a five-speed automatic ($1,350) with steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.