Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2009 Audi A3 Audi A3 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,820

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,796

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $842

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30A3
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $27,270
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $25,361
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 475
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    
Fog lights 295    
Wood trim 150 150 400
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,000
Heated front seats 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Compass 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
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
iPod integration     -200
6-speed automated manual     1,480
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Power driver seat 423 423  
Special order charge 282 282  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 443
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    
Fog lights 277    
Wood trim 141 141 372
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,860
Heated front seats 423 423  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Compass 235 235  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Cold Weather Package     466
Convenience Package     1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860
iPod integration     -186
6-speed automated manual     1,378
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 11,195 9,320 9,030
Options (change) 10,599 8,837 8,402
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $35,820 $36,095 $37,175
Total Invoice $33,796 $34,055 $34,638

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volvo C30 dealer quotes or Audi A3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $153
Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30A3
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T
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, 8160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,820$36,095$37,175
Adjustments for Features00-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,820$36,095$36,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$33,796$34,055$34,638
Adjustments for Features00-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,796$34,055$33,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$259$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30A3
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T
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$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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$2,790$2,790$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$740
Value of Feature Adjustments00-689

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092011
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

Return to top

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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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
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 link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.