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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: $34,475

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,534

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelC30A3
TrimT52.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,700 $27,270
Base Invoice $23,218 $25,361
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
iPod integration   -200
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 443
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
iPod integration   -186
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 8,900 8,630
Options (change) 8,441 8,030
Destination 875 875
Total Price $34,475 $36,775
Total Invoice $32,534 $34,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,345
Model Year20112011
ModelC30A3
TrimT52.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,475$36,775
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$36,360
Total Invoice$32,534$34,266
Adjustments for Features0-387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,534$33,879

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011
ModelC30A3
TrimT52.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-387

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,200 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

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested147568%
Total Not Requested70032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%

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