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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: $33,600

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,710

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelC30C30A3
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $35,875
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $33,364
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,950
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Cold Weather Package     500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 441
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,813
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Cold Weather Package     466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 8,650 7,650 4,025
Options (change) 8,206 7,266 3,743
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $33,600 $34,800 $40,725
Total Invoice $31,710 $32,838 $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: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,066
Model Year201020102009
ModelC30C30A3
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 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$33,600$34,800$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$34,600$38,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$31,710$32,838$37,932
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,710$32,649$35,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201020102009
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
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$3,690$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,156

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102009
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested107553%
Total Not Requested95047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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