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Audi A3 vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelA3A3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $36,950
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $34,733
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 595
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
iPod integration -200 -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Heated front seats     750
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 559
Navigation system 1,860 1,860  
iPod integration -186 -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Heated front seats     705
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 1,345
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 1,264
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $35,295 $38,275 $39,290
Total Invoice $32,888 $35,661 $36,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,308
Model Year201220122018
ModelA3A3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D240hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,295$38,275$39,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$37,225$36,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$32,888$35,661$36,992
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$34,683$34,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo

Model Year201220122018
ModelA3A3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIT5 Inscription
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,255$4,305$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,796

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo

Model Year20122018
ModelA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in112.4 in
Length168.7 in185.6 in
Width69.5 in73.4 in
Height56.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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