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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,440

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $807

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,663

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelV50A3
TrimT53.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $34,915
Base Invoice $26,487 $32,471
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,895  
AWD 1,775  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system 2,120 1,950
Audio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 700 800
Stability control 695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 450
Heated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,629  
AWD 1,668  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system 1,823 1,813
Audio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 602 745
Stability control 597  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 418
Heated front seats   418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 12,412 4,750
Options (change) 10,987 4,417
Destination 695 775
Total Price $41,247 $40,440
Total Invoice $38,169 $37,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $599
Model Year20062008
ModelV50A3
TrimT53.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,247$40,440
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,247$40,340
Total Invoice$38,169$37,663
Adjustments for Features0-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,169$37,570

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062008
ModelV50A3
TrimT53.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062008
ModelV50A3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length177.7 in168.7 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,660 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 Headroom38.1 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		27.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

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