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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,412

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3S40S40
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Proximity key     450 450
Blind spot warning system     700 700
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 517 517
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,880  
Obstacle detection, rear     376 376
Proximity key     423 423
Blind spot warning system     658 658
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 5,070 575 5,800 4,000
Options (change) 4,719 536 5,452 3,760
Destination 975 975 875 875
Total Price $37,995 $45,200 $34,425 $36,025
Total Invoice $35,408 $42,107 $32,412 $33,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,621
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3S40S40
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS7S7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,995$45,200$34,425$36,025
Adjustments for Features-1,475-4,7750-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$40,425$34,425$35,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,905$0$1,375
Total Invoice$35,408$42,107$32,412$33,916
Adjustments for Features-1,375-4,4480-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,033$37,659$32,412$33,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,626$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3S40S40
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
SD Card slot$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,240$8,540$3,765$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$4,775$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,375-4,4480-212

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in176.2 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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%

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