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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,587

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3V50V50
TrimA3 e-tronT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,500 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $36,736 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Plus Package 3,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Aluminum roof rails 300    
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 2,884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 517 517
Aluminum roof rails 280    
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) 3,975 5,800 4,000
Options (change) 3,700 5,452 3,760
Destination 975 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $40,282 $35,675 $37,725
Total Invoice $37,243 $33,587 $35,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,006
Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3V50V50
TrimA3 e-tronT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$40,282$35,675$37,725
Adjustments for Features-1,7850-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,497$35,675$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$37,243$33,587$35,514
Adjustments for Features-1,6500-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,593$33,587$35,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3V50V50
TrimA3 e-tronT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,615$3,830$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6500-447

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3V50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length169.8 in178.0 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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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