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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: $37,235

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,052

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $30,227 $43,990
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 475 475
Cruise control 185      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Satellite radio 395      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Heated front seats 450 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Wood trim 150 150 350  
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175    
Compass 250 250    
Blind spot warning system 695 695    
Sport Package     750  
Prestige Package     9,500 6,700
Power front seats 846 846    
Special order charge 282 282    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073    
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 443 443
Cruise control 174      
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Satellite radio 371      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188    
Heated front seats 423 423    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Wood trim 141 141 325  
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165    
Compass 235 235    
Blind spot warning system 653 653    
Sport Package     697  
Prestige Package     8,837 6,232
Options (change) 12,610 10,755 11,075 7,175
Options (change) 11,855 10,111 10,302 6,675
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $37,235 $37,530 $44,450 $55,350
Total Invoice $35,052 $35,329 $41,404 $51,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 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)650, 10650, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,235$37,530$44,450$55,350
Adjustments for Features00-2,265-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,235$37,530$42,185$52,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$10,100
Total Invoice$35,052$35,329$41,404$51,540
Adjustments for Features00-2,110-2,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,052$35,329$39,294$48,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$9,392

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 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$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
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  
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$1,265$1,265$3,530$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,265$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,110-2,854

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092012
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 T5

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested365066%
Total Not Requested184034%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested162557%
Total Not Requested121543%

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