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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,475

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,534

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelC30A3 / S3
TrimT5S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $41,100
Base Invoice $23,218 $38,224
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 511
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Options (change) 8,900 3,150
Options (change) 8,441 2,929
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,475 $45,145
Total Invoice $32,534 $42,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,788
Model Year20112015
ModelC30A3 / S3
TrimT5S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,475$45,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$41,145
Total Invoice$32,534$42,048
Adjustments for Features0-3,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,534$38,322

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelC30A3 / S3
TrimT5S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,726

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelC30A3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length167.4 in175.4 in
Width70.2 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested170078%
Total Not Requested47522%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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