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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: $38,947

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,026

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelS40A3
TrimT53.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,515 $34,915
Base Invoice $26,804 $32,471
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,595  
AWD 1,850  
Navigation system 2,205 1,950
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 450
Heated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,371  
AWD 1,739  
Navigation system 1,896 1,813
Xenon HID headlights 688 745
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 418
Heated front seats   418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 9,687 4,750
Options (change) 8,477 4,417
Destination 745 775
Total Price $38,947 $40,440
Total Invoice $36,026 $37,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year20082008
ModelS40A3
TrimT53.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,947$40,440
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,872$40,440
Total Invoice$36,026$37,663
Adjustments for Features-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,957$37,663

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
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
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested195063%
Total Not Requested115037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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