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lexus is convertible vs saab 9 3 convertible

2015 Lexus IS Convertible IS 250c Convertible
2012 Saab 9-3 Base Turbo Manual
$43,360 Starting Price (MSRP)
$39,490 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model IS Convertible Sub-Model 9-3 Convertible
Make Lexus Make Saab
Model IS Model 9-3
Model Year 2015 Lexus IS Convertible Model Year 2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Year 2015 Year 2012
MSRP $43,360 MSRP $39,490
Engine 2.5L V6 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 204 hp Horsepower 220 hp
Torque 185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm Torque 258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
City 21 MPG City 20 MPG
Highway 30 MPG Highway 33 MPG
Combined 24 MPG Combined 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 16 gallons
Cruising Range City 361.2 miles Cruising Range City 320 miles
Cruising Range Highway 516 miles Cruising Range Highway 528 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter 33.5 ft Turning Diameter N/A
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Front Suspension MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Independent
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Not Available
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Optional Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Telematics Standard Telematics Optional
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Optional
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Optional
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 3,816 lbs Curb Weight 3,710 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.1 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 107.5 in Wheelbase 105.3 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 8" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Front Tire P225/45VR17 Front Tire N/A
Rear Tire P245/45VR17 Rear Tire N/A
Front Width 60.4 in Front Width 60 in
Max Width 70.9 in Max Width 70.1 in
Height 55.7 in Height 56.6 in
Length 182.5 in Length 182.9 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.3 in Front Seat Headroom 38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 56 in
Front Seat Hip Room 54.3 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 44.1 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.1 in Rear Seat Headroom 37 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 44.7 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 44.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 43.3 in Rear Seat Hip Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 25.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room 31.9 in
Trunk Volume 2.4 ft³ Trunk Volume 12.4 ft³