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Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,675

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $1,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,704

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelS60S60S60A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $29,714 $40,596
Climate Package 800 800 800    
Premium Package 1,900 1,500      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Technology Package 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Dynamic Package 900        
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 575 575
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0   250  
Wood trim     0    
Prestige Package       9,750 5,300
Metal pedals       195  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       995  
Climate Package 752 752 752    
Premium Package 1,786 1,410      
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538    
Technology Package 1,974 1,974 1,974    
Dynamic Package 846        
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470    
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517 536 536
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0   233  
Wood trim     0    
Prestige Package       8,138 4,930
Metal pedals       182  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       926  
Options (change) 11,500 9,400 7,900 11,765 5,875
Options (change) 10,810 8,836 7,426 10,015 5,466
Destination 875 875 875 975 975
Total Price $43,675 $48,725 $51,725 $44,690 $50,500
Total Invoice $41,107 $45,854 $48,674 $40,704 $47,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,238
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelS60S60S60A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,675$48,725$51,725$44,690$50,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,275-2,015-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,675$47,025$49,450$42,675$45,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$5,775$0$3,135
Total Invoice$41,107$45,854$48,674$40,704$47,037
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-2,141-1,835-4,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,107$44,254$46,533$38,869$42,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,147$5,426$0$3,800

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelS60S60S60A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0  $0 
AWD $1700$1700 $1700
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Security status communicator$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300 
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$5,950$6,525$6,265$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,275$2,015$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-2,141-1,835-4,368

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122018
ModelS60A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length182.2 in175.4 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested340051%
Total Not Requested329049%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested214052%

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