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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: $35,600

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,590

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30A3
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $35,875
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $33,364
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 475
Fog lights 295    
Aluminum trim 150    
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Compass 250 250  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Satellite radio 395    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,950
Heated front seats 450 450  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Cold Weather Package     500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Power driver seat 423 423  
Special order charge 282 282  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 441
Fog lights 277    
Aluminum trim 141    
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Compass 235 235  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Satellite radio 371    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Trip computer 94 94  
Cruise control 174    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,813
Heated front seats 423 423  
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Cold Weather Package     466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 10,975 8,950 4,025
Options (change) 10,393 8,490 3,743
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $35,600 $35,725 $40,725
Total Invoice $33,590 $33,708 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,162
Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30A3
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,600$35,725$40,725
Adjustments for Features00-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$35,725$38,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$33,590$33,708$37,932
Adjustments for Features00-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,590$33,708$35,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$118$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year200920092009
ModelC30C30A3
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,740$2,740$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,180

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
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.3,660 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 T5

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 T5 R-Design

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 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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