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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: $38,182

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,543

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,461

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelS40A3
TrimT53.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,390 $35,875
Base Invoice $26,722 $33,364
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Satellite radio 295  
Audio Package 895  
Navigation system 2,120 1,950
AWD 1,850  
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 441
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Satellite radio 253  
Audio Package 769  
Navigation system 1,823 1,813
AWD 1,814  
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 9,097 4,025
Options (change) 8,044 3,743
Destination 695 825
Total Price $38,182 $40,725
Total Invoice $35,461 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,434
Model Year20072009
ModelS40A3
TrimT53.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$38,182$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,182$40,685
Total Invoice$35,461$37,932
Adjustments for Features0-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,461$37,895

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072009
ModelS40A3
TrimT53.2
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072009
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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 specs.

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested195072%
Total Not Requested75028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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