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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,700

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $652

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,832

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelS40A3
TrimT53.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,940 $33,980
Base Invoice $25,359 $31,561
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Convenience Package 305  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,895  
AWD 1,775  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system 2,120 1,950
Audio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 700 800
Stability control 695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 450
Cold Weather Package   700
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Convenience Package 262  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,629  
AWD 1,668  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system 1,823 1,775
Audio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 602 728
Stability control 597  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 410
Cold Weather Package   637
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 12,717 5,000
Options (change) 11,249 4,551
Destination 695 720
Total Price $40,352 $39,700
Total Invoice $37,303 $36,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $485
Model Year20062006
ModelS40A3
TrimT53.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,352$39,700
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,352$39,685
Total Invoice$37,303$36,832
Adjustments for Features0-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,303$36,818

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelS40A3
TrimT53.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelS40A3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length175.9 in168.7 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested47590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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