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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,295

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $3,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,893

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $2,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelV50A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $26,487 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Premium Package 2,195        
Climate Package 412        
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700        
Stability control 695        
Navigation system 2,120        
Audio Package 895        
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500  
Navigation Plus Package   1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600
iPod integration   350 350 350  
Aluminum Style Package   450 450 450  
Power passenger seat   500 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250 250  
Premium Package 1,887        
Climate Package 354        
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 511 511 511 511
Xenon HID headlights 602        
Stability control 597        
Navigation system 1,823        
Audio Package 769        
Cold Weather Package   467 467 467  
Navigation Plus Package   1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418
iPod integration   325 325 325  
Aluminum Style Package   419 419 419  
Power passenger seat   467 467 467  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233 233  
Options (change) 9,517 4,500 4,500 4,500 3,150
Options (change) 8,181 4,190 4,190 4,190 2,929
Destination 695 895 895 895 895
Total Price $38,352 $35,295 $37,995 $38,595 $45,145
Total Invoice $35,363 $32,893 $35,403 $35,961 $42,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,612
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelV50A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,352$35,295$37,995$38,595$45,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,225-2,925-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,352$34,070$36,770$35,670$40,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$6,425
Total Invoice$35,363$32,893$35,403$35,961$42,048
Adjustments for Features0-1,142-1,141-2,725-4,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,363$31,751$34,262$33,236$37,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,511$1,485$5,966

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelV50A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$4,040$4,040$5,740$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,225$2,925$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,142-1,141-2,725-4,331

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelV50A3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length177.7 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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