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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelA3A3C30
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $24,950
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $23,453
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
iPod integration -200 -200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Climate Package     900
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Cargo cover     250
Xenon HID headlights     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 517
iPod integration -186 -186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Climate Package     846
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Cargo cover     235
Xenon HID headlights     752
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 8,100
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 7,614
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,295 $38,275 $33,925
Total Invoice $32,888 $35,661 $31,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $769
Model Year201220122012
ModelA3A3C30
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D227hp I5
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,295$38,275$33,925
Adjustments for Features-190-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,105$37,035$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$32,888$35,661$31,942
Adjustments for Features-177-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,711$34,506$31,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122012
ModelA3A3C30
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,955$4,005$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-177-1,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
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.3,212 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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