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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,817

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,464

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $38,900
Base Invoice $26,487 $36,178
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Convenience Package (wagon) 505  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Cargo organizer   70
Universal garage door opener   295
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum roof rails   300
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Convenience Package (wagon) 434  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 536
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Cargo organizer   65
Universal garage door opener   274
Heated front seats   467
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 4,982 1,740
Options (change) 4,282 1,622
Destination 695 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,817 $37,422
Total Invoice $31,464 $34,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $484
Model Year20062017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$33,817$37,422
Adjustments for Features0-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,817$34,572
Total Invoice$31,464$34,582
Adjustments for Features0-2,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,464$31,948

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,915$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,634

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length177.7 in169.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,617 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

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%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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