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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: $35,732

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,008

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelV50A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $37,900
Base Invoice $26,487 $35,248
Climate Package 412  
Premium Package 2,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Stability control 695  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Heated front seats   500
Climate Package 354  
Premium Package 1,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 536
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Stability control 597  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 7,502 1,075
Options (change) 6,766 1,003
Destination 695 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $36,337 $35,732
Total Invoice $33,948 $33,008

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,587
Model Year20062016
ModelV50A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$36,337$35,732
Adjustments for Features0-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,337$35,032
Total Invoice$33,948$33,008
Adjustments for Features0-647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,948$32,361

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelV50A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,665$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-647

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelV50A3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length177.7 in169.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%

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