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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,425 Volvo S40 T5 | ||||
| Difference: $3,570 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,412 Volvo S40 T5 | ||||
| Difference: $2,996 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S40 | S40 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,750 | $31,150 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $26,085 | $29,281 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Preferred Package | 2,000 | |||
| Climate Package | 900 | 900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 575 | 575 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | ||
| Proximity key | 450 | 450 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 700 | 700 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 200 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| Preferred Package | 1,880 | |||
| Climate Package | 846 | 846 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 517 | 517 | 536 | 536 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 752 | 752 | ||
| Proximity key | 423 | 423 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 376 | 376 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 658 | 658 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 188 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,800 | 4,000 | 5,070 | 575 |
| Options (change) | 5,452 | 3,760 | 4,719 | 536 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $34,425 | $36,025 | $37,995 | $45,200 |
| Total Invoice | $32,412 | $33,916 | $35,408 | $42,107 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,621 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S40 | S40 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 227hp I5 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 8 | 160, 8 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 205/50-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,425 | $36,025 | $37,995 | $45,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -225 | -1,475 | -4,775 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,425 | $35,800 | $36,520 | $40,425 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,375 | $0 | $3,905 |
| Total Invoice | $32,412 | $33,916 | $35,408 | $42,107 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -212 | -1,375 | -4,448 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,412 | $33,704 | $34,033 | $37,659 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,292 | $0 | $3,626 |
Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | S40 | S40 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,765 | $3,990 | $5,240 | $8,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $225 | $1,475 | $4,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -212 | -1,375 | -4,448 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | S40 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 176.2 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,364 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5
| Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 48% |
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