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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S40S40
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700      
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Preferred Package       2,000  
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 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 2,512 2,512      
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 517 517
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Preferred Package       1,880  
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 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) 6,225 6,225 3,175 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 5,793 5,793 2,954 7,332 5,640
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $38,050 $41,350 $46,600 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $35,456 $38,524 $43,406 $34,292 $35,796

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $745
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S40S40
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6S6S6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,050$41,350$46,600$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-450-2,150-3,6000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$39,200$43,000$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,400$0$1,375
Total Invoice$35,456$38,524$43,406$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-419-2,003-3,3530-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,037$36,521$40,053$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,484$5,016$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S40S40
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$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  
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$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  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
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$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,065$5,765$7,215$3,615$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,150$3,600$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-419-2,003-3,3530-212

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162011
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.3,364 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 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

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

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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