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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,957

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $9,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,004

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $9,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelC30C30A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $30,227 $43,990
Special order charge 300 300    
Power front seats 900 900    
Climate Package 412 412    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
Satellite radio 295      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Cruise control 185 185    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Fog lights 295 295    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Proximity key 450 450    
Wood trim 210 210 350  
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Trip computer 100 100    
Compass 100 100    
Blind spot warning system 695 695    
Sport Package     750  
Prestige Package     9,500 6,700
Special order charge 258 258    
Power front seats 774 774    
Climate Package 354 354    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
Satellite radio 254      
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Automatic air recirculation 172 172    
Cruise control 159 159    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
Fog lights 254 254    
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344    
Proximity key 387 387    
Wood trim 181 181 325  
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Trip computer 86 86    
Compass 86 86    
Blind spot warning system 598 598    
Sport Package     697  
Prestige Package     8,837 6,232
Options (change) 11,262 10,692 11,075 7,175
Options (change) 9,686 9,195 10,302 6,675
Destination 745 745 875 875
Total Price $34,957 $37,137 $44,450 $55,350
Total Invoice $32,004 $34,098 $41,404 $51,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,755
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelC30C30A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,957$37,137$44,450$55,350
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,840-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,957$36,687$41,610$51,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$10,100
Total Invoice$32,004$34,098$41,404$51,540
Adjustments for Features0-413-2,645-3,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,004$33,685$38,759$48,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,681$0$9,392

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelC30C30A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,090$1,540$3,930$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,840$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413-2,645-3,389

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelC30A4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length167.4 in185.2 in
Width70.2 in71.9 in
Height57.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested340062%
Total Not Requested209038%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested126545%

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