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Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,125

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,010

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelA3V50V50
Trim3.2T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,875 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $33,364 $27,260 $30,879
Cold Weather Package 500    
Navigation system 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Cold Weather Package 466    
Navigation system 1,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 517 517
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 4,025 6,250 4,450
Options (change) 3,743 5,875 4,183
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $40,725 $36,125 $38,175
Total Invoice $37,932 $34,010 $35,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,828
Model Year200920112011
ModelA3V50V50
Trim3.2T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$40,725$36,125$38,175
Adjustments for Features-1,1750-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,550$36,125$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$37,932$34,010$35,937
Adjustments for Features-1,0940-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,838$34,010$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200920112011
ModelA3V50V50
Trim3.2T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,080$3,905$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0940-447

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092011
ModelA3V50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length168.7 in178.0 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,570 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 in38.1 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft344.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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 information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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 information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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