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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: $31,495

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,656

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelC30C30A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $38,900
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $36,178
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 575
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Special order charge 300 300  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Proximity key 450 450  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185    
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Satellite radio 395    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225 295
Heated front seats 450 450 500
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 536
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Special order charge 282 282  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Proximity key 423 423  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Trip computer 94 94  
Cruise control 174    
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Satellite radio 371    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Universal garage door opener 212 212 274
Heated front seats 423 423 467
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Options (change) 6,870 5,290 1,370
Options (change) 6,459 4,974 1,277
Destination 825 825 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $31,495 $32,065 $37,052
Total Invoice $29,656 $30,192 $34,237

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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: $1,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,185
Model Year200920092017
ModelC30C30A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,495$32,065$37,052
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$31,840$33,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$29,656$30,192$34,237
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,656$29,980$30,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$324$0

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

Model Year200920092017
ModelC30C30A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
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 
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$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 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,690$1,915$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,396

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,202 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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