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Audi A3 vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,295

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,288

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA3A3C30C30
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $22,372 $24,393
S Line Package 2,500      
Convenience Package 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 525 525
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435 295 295
Heated front seats 450 450 450 450
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 700 700
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,205 2,205
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Power driver seat     450 450
Special order charge     300 300
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Trip computer     100 100
Aluminum trim     150  
Rain-sensing wipers     175 175
Cargo cover     180 180
Automatic air recirculation     200 200
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Compass     250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     275  
Fog lights     295  
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Cruise control     185  
Satellite radio     395  
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
S Line Package 2,326      
Convenience Package 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 494 494
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405 277 277
Heated front seats 418 418 423 423
Xenon HID headlights 745 745 658 658
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 2,073 2,073
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Power driver seat     423 423
Special order charge     282 282
Center armrest(s), second row     38 38
Trip computer     94 94
Aluminum trim     141  
Rain-sensing wipers     165 165
Cargo cover     169 169
Automatic air recirculation     188 188
Automatic climate control, front     235 235
Compass     235 235
Sport suspension (upgrade)     259  
Fog lights     277  
Sunroof     1,128 1,128
Cruise control     174  
Satellite radio     371  
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Options (change) 8,035 5,185 9,820 7,520
Options (change) 7,473 4,822 9,232 7,070
Destination 775 775 825 825
Total Price $34,740 $40,875 $34,445 $34,295
Total Invoice $32,363 $38,068 $32,429 $32,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $204
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA3A3C30C30
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,740$40,875$34,445$34,295
Adjustments for Features-300-3,15000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,440$37,725$34,445$34,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$150$0
Total Invoice$32,363$38,068$32,429$32,288
Adjustments for Features-279-2,93400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,084$35,134$32,429$32,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$141$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA3A3C30C30
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,315$5,165$2,015$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$3,150$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-279-2,93400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082009
ModelA3C30
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length168.7 in167.4 in
Width69.5 in70.2 in
Height56.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested228086%
Total Not Requested37514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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