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Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Q3
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $32,900
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $30,596
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation Plus Package     2,100
Premium Plus Package     2,900
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 536
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation Plus Package     1,954
Premium Plus Package     2,698
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 5,575
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 5,188
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $39,450
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $36,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $668
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Q3
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,425$38,025$39,450
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$36,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$36,759
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$33,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Q3
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,965$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,135

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20112018
ModelS40Q3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.5 in
Length176.2 in172.8 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested65066%
Total Not Requested34034%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%

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