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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: $35,625

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $2,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,615

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelC30A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $37,900
Base Invoice $23,453 $35,248
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Proximity key 450  
Cargo cover 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 536
Proximity key 423  
Cargo cover 235  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 9,800 3,525
Options (change) 9,287 3,282
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $35,625 $38,182
Total Invoice $33,615 $35,287

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $384
Model Year20122016
ModelC30A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$35,625$38,182
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$35,957
Total Invoice$33,615$35,287
Adjustments for Features0-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,615$33,231

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelC30A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
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 app $25
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$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 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,056

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelC30A3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length167.4 in169.8 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,903 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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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%
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 information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron

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

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