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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,557

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $563

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,583

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelS40A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $25,359 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Premium Package 2,195      
Climate Package 412      
Convenience Package 405      
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575 575 575
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Stability control 695      
Navigation system 2,120      
Audio Package 895      
Technology Package   2,700 2,700 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Cargo organizer   70 70 70
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Premium Package 1,887      
Climate Package 354      
Convenience Package 348      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 536 536 536
Xenon HID headlights 602      
Stability control 597      
Navigation system 1,823      
Audio Package 769      
Technology Package   2,512 2,512 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Cargo organizer   65 65 65
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Options (change) 9,922 6,295 6,295 3,245
Options (change) 8,529 5,858 5,858 3,019
Destination 695 925 925 925
Total Price $37,557 $38,120 $41,420 $46,670
Total Invoice $34,583 $35,521 $38,589 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,415
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelS40A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,557$38,120$41,420$46,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-4,225-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,557$35,595$37,195$41,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$5,575
Total Invoice$34,583$35,521$38,589$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-2,353-3,936-5,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,583$33,168$34,653$38,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,485$5,180

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelS40A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,665$5,190$6,890$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$4,225$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,353-3,936-5,123

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelS40A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length175.9 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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