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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,542

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $573

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,991

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelS40A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $25,359 $29,714 $40,596
Climate Package 412    
Premium Package 2,195    
Convenience Package 405    
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575 575
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Stability control 695    
Cargo organizer   75 75
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Climate Package 354    
Premium Package 1,887    
Convenience Package 348    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 536 536
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Stability control 597    
Cargo organizer   70 70
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Options (change) 6,907 2,190 945
Options (change) 5,937 2,039 880
Destination 695 975 975
Total Price $34,542 $35,115 $45,570
Total Invoice $31,991 $32,728 $42,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $847
Model Year200620182018
ModelS40A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,542$35,115$45,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,542$33,415$38,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,380
Total Invoice$31,991$32,728$42,451
Adjustments for Features0-1,584-6,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,991$31,144$36,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,996

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200620182018
ModelS40A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
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
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$5,065$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,584-6,311

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelS40A3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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