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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: $35,315

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,908

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelS40A3
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,350 $27,270
Base Invoice $30,409 $25,361
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
iPod integration   -200
Convenience Package   1,275
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 443
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 2,073 1,860
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
iPod integration   -186
Convenience Package   1,186
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,405 7,150
Options (change) 4,141 6,652
Destination 825 895
Total Price $37,580 $35,315
Total Invoice $35,375 $32,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,799
Model Year20092013
ModelS40A3
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,580$35,315
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,870$35,315
Total Invoice$35,375$32,908
Adjustments for Features-6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,707$32,908

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092013
ModelS40A3
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,365$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6680

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092013
ModelS40A3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length176.2 in168.7 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,263 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

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