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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,440

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $44,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,364

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $41,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30A8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $78,750
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $73,237
Climate Package 675 675  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Preferred Package 1,595    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Satellite radio 395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Cruise control 185    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Wood trim 150 150  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Laminated front side windows 300 300 600
Trip computer   100  
Climate Package 634 634  
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Preferred Package 1,499    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Satellite radio 371    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Cruise control 174    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Wood trim 141 141  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Power-folding mirrors 235 235  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Laminated front side windows 282 282 558
Trip computer   94  
Options (change) 11,740 8,665 600
Options (change) 11,036 8,146 558
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $36,365 $35,440 $80,225
Total Invoice $34,233 $33,364 $74,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,321
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30A8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5372hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10160, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$36,365$35,440$80,225
Adjustments for Features-5000-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,865$35,440$72,720
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0
Total Invoice$34,233$33,364$74,670
Adjustments for Features-4710-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,762$33,364$67,685
Cost Above Minimum$398$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A8

Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30A8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,925$1,425$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-4710-6,985

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092012
ModelC30A8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.8 in
Length167.4 in202.2 in
Width70.2 in76.7 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
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 Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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