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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: $3,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3V50V50
TrimA3 40A3 45S3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $29,000 $32,850
Premium Plus Package 3,250 3,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Preferred Package       2,000  
Climate Package       900 900
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 3,024 3,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 517 517
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Preferred Package       1,880  
Climate Package       846 846
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) 5,070 5,070 575 5,800 4,000
Options (change) 4,719 4,719 536 5,452 3,760
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $39,365 $42,565 $44,570 $35,675 $37,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,213
Model Year20202020202020112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3V50V50
TrimA3 40A3 45S3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS7S7S7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,365$42,565$44,570$35,675$37,725
Adjustments for Features-1,285-2,985-4,5850-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,080$39,580$39,985$35,675$37,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$1,905$0$1,575

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

Model Year20202020202020112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3V50V50
TrimA3 40A3 45S3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,340$7,040$8,640$4,055$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$2,985$4,585$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-187-401-1570-447

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

Model Year20202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3V50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in178.0 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 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 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%

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%
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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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