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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: $38,050

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $292

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,358

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $98

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelS40A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $26,804 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Premium Package 2,350      
Climate Package 412      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695      
Navigation system 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575 575 575
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Proximity key 450      
Blind spot warning system 695      
Technology Package   2,700 2,700 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Premium Package 2,021      
Climate Package 354      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457      
Navigation system 1,896      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 536 536 536
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Proximity key 387      
Blind spot warning system 598      
Technology Package   2,512 2,512 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Options (change) 9,082 6,225 6,225 3,175
Options (change) 7,809 5,793 5,793 2,954
Destination 745 925 925 925
Total Price $38,342 $38,050 $41,350 $46,600
Total Invoice $35,358 $35,456 $38,524 $43,406

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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: $1,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $927
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelS40A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,342$38,050$41,350$46,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,800-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,342$36,950$38,550$42,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$5,400
Total Invoice$35,358$35,456$38,524$43,406
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-2,609-3,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,358$34,431$35,915$39,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,484$5,016

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelS40A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$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   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
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   
Metal pedals   $75
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$3,440$4,540$6,240$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,800$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,025-2,609-3,959

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested240077%
Total Not Requested70023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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