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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,050

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,456

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S40
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $31,150
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $29,281
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Preferred Package       1,250
Climate Package       900
Navigation system       1,800
Blind spot warning system       695
Xenon HID headlights       800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 517
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
Preferred Package       1,175
Climate Package       846
Navigation system       1,692
Blind spot warning system       653
Xenon HID headlights       752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 6,225 6,225 3,175 6,195
Options (change) 5,793 5,793 2,954 5,823
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $38,050 $41,350 $46,600 $38,195
Total Invoice $35,456 $38,524 $43,406 $35,954

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,313
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S40
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS6S6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$38,050$41,350$46,600$38,195
Adjustments for Features-875-2,575-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,175$38,775$42,575$38,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,400$0
Total Invoice$35,456$38,524$43,406$35,954
Adjustments for Features-815-2,399-3,7490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,641$36,125$39,657$35,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,484$5,016$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2016201620162010
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S40
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$6,140$7,590$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$2,575$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-815-2,399-3,7490

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3S40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in176.2 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,274 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 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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