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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,045

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,176

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelC30A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,500 $39,500
Base Invoice $23,970 $36,736
Premier Plus Package 2,700  
Climate Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Premier Plus Package 2,538  
Climate Package 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 536
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Options (change) 5,650 575
Options (change) 5,311 536
Destination 895 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $32,045 $36,882
Total Invoice $30,176 $34,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,524
Model Year20132018
ModelC30A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,045$36,882
Adjustments for Features0-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,045$34,307
Total Invoice$30,176$34,079
Adjustments for Features0-2,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,176$31,700

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelC30A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,690$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,379

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelC30A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length167.4 in169.8 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Aluminum trim100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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