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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,929

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelA3 / S3V50V50
TrimA3 e-tronT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,900 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $35,248 $27,260 $30,879
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
iPod integration 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Roof rails 500    
Climate Package   900 900
Preferred Package   2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Proximity key   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 517 517
iPod integration 325    
Heated front seats 467    
Roof rails 467    
Climate Package   846 846
Preferred Package   1,880  
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Proximity key   423 423
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 1,925 5,100 3,300
Options (change) 1,795 4,794 3,102
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $36,582 $34,975 $37,025
Total Invoice $33,800 $32,929 $34,856

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $247
Model Year201620112011
ModelA3 / S3V50V50
TrimA3 e-tronT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,582$34,975$37,025
Adjustments for Features-1,2100-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,372$34,975$36,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$33,800$32,929$34,856
Adjustments for Features-1,1180-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,682$32,929$34,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201620112011
ModelA3 / S3V50V50
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250 $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 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,915$3,705$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1180-447

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3V50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length169.8 in178.0 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,570 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volvo V50 specs.

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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