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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelC30A3A3
TrimT52.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,453 $25,361 $27,853
Climate Package 900    
Platinum Package 2,400    
Premier Plus Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Cargo cover 250    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
iPod integration   -200 -200
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Climate Package 846    
Platinum Package 2,256    
Premier Plus Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Cargo cover 235    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
iPod integration   -186 -186
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   930 930
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 8,100 6,875 6,875
Options (change) 7,614 6,396 6,396
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $33,925 $34,970 $36,350
Total Invoice $31,942 $32,582 $33,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $603
Model Year201220102010
ModelC30A3A3
TrimT52.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,925$34,970$36,350
Adjustments for Features0-40-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$34,930$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430
Total Invoice$31,942$32,582$33,774
Adjustments for Features0-37-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,942$32,545$32,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220102010
ModelC30A3A3
TrimT52.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch4dr 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$200
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$2,765$2,805$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37-920

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,212 lb.3,264 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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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