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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: $38,682

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $893

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,894

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA3V50
Trim2.0TT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $29,715
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,932
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Navigation system 2,000 2,205
Convenience Package 1,275  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Climate Package   412
Premium Package   2,480
Xenon HID headlights   800
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 408
Navigation system 1,860 1,896
Convenience Package 1,186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 1,739
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Climate Package   354
Premium Package   2,132
Xenon HID headlights   688
Options (change) 11,430 8,222
Options (change) 10,633 7,217
Destination 875 745
Total Price $39,575 $38,682
Total Invoice $36,869 $35,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year20122008
ModelA3V50
Trim2.0TT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,575$38,682
Adjustments for Features-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,200$38,682
Total Invoice$36,869$35,894
Adjustments for Features-3490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,520$35,894

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122008
ModelA3V50
Trim2.0TT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,705$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3490

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122008
ModelA3V50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length168.7 in177.7 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.3,548 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested220066%
Total Not Requested115034%

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