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

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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,432

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,006

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelC30C30A3 / S3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0A3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $37,900
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $35,248
Climate Package 412 412  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Trip computer 100 100  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 295    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Cruise control 185 185  
Proximity key 450 450  
Rear spoiler 200    
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575
Heated front seats     500
Climate Package 354 354  
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Trip computer 86 86  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Satellite radio 254    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Cruise control 159 159  
Proximity key 387 387  
Rear spoiler 172    
Cargo cover 155 155  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 536
Heated front seats     467
Options (change) 8,737 8,242 1,075
Options (change) 7,688 7,262 1,003
Destination 745 745 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $32,432 $34,687 $35,732
Total Invoice $30,006 $32,165 $33,008

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,270
Model Year200820082016
ModelC30C30A3 / S3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0A3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,432$34,687$35,732
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,432$34,337$33,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$30,006$32,165$33,008
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,006$31,840$31,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200820082016
ModelC30C30A3 / S3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0A3 e-tron
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 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
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
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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$2,940$3,290$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-325-1,732

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelC30A3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length167.4 in169.8 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,903 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 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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 front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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