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Audi A3 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelA3S40
Trim2.0TT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $32,350
Base Invoice $25,361 $30,409
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 525
iPod integration -200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,205
Convenience Package 1,275  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Climate Package   675
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   200
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 494
iPod integration -186  
Navigation system 1,860 2,073
Convenience Package 1,186  
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Climate Package   634
Xenon HID headlights   752
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 7,150 4,405
Options (change) 6,652 4,141
Destination 875 825
Total Price $35,295 $37,580
Total Invoice $32,888 $35,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year20122009
ModelA3S40
Trim2.0TT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,295$37,580
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$36,870
Total Invoice$32,888$35,375
Adjustments for Features0-668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$34,707

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
ModelA3S40
Trim2.0TT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,655$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-668

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
ModelA3S40
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length168.7 in176.2 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.6 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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