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Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,545

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,261

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelS60A3A3
TrimT62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,700 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $35,438 $25,361 $28,134
Climate Package 800    
Premium Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
iPod integration   50 50
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Climate Package 752    
Premium Package 1,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 443 443
Obstacle detection, rear 470    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
iPod integration   47 47
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 3,350 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 3,149 5,025 5,025
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $41,925 $33,545 $36,525
Total Invoice $39,462 $31,261 $34,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,015
Model Year201120122012
ModelS60A3A3
TrimT62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,925$33,545$36,525
Adjustments for Features-3,3850-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,540$33,545$35,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$39,462$31,261$34,034
Adjustments for Features-3,1860-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,276$31,261$33,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201120122012
ModelS60A3A3
TrimT62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$2,490$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1860-978

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelS60A3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length182.2 in168.7 in
Width73.4 in69.5 in
Height58.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested51591%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%

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