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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,767

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $2,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,015

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $2,809

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Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30A3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $27,270
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $25,361
Climate Package 412 412  
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Fog lights 295 295  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Satellite radio 295    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Wood trim 210 210 400
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Compass 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Cold Weather Package     500
Convenience Package     1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000
6-speed automated manual     1,480
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Climate Package 354 354  
Power driver seat 387 387  
Special order charge 258 258  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 443
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Fog lights 254 254  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Satellite radio 254    
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Wood trim 181 181 372
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,860
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Compass 86 86  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Cold Weather Package     466
Convenience Package     1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860
6-speed automated manual     1,378
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 11,072 10,777 9,230
Options (change) 9,697 9,443 8,588
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $34,767 $37,222 $37,375
Total Invoice $32,015 $34,346 $34,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,593
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,863
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30A3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,767$37,222$37,375
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,767$36,772$36,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$32,015$34,346$34,824
Adjustments for Features0-415-946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,015$33,931$33,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,916$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30A3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,165$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-946

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelC30A3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length167.4 in168.7 in
Width70.2 in69.5 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%

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