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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: $37,495

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $2,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,933

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $1,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015201520152015
ModelV50A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $27,850 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Premium Package 2,395        
Climate Package 412        
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,895        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700        
Satellite radio 295        
Audio Package 895        
Navigation system 2,120        
Proximity key 450        
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Navigation Plus Package   2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Convenience Package   750 750 750 750
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250 250  
Premium Package 2,059        
Climate Package 354        
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,629        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 511 511 511 511
Xenon HID headlights 602        
Satellite radio 253        
Audio Package 769        
Navigation system 1,823        
Proximity key 387        
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Navigation Plus Package   2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Convenience Package   697 697 697 697
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233 233  
Options (change) 9,637 6,700 6,700 6,700 3,900
Options (change) 8,284 6,230 6,230 6,230 3,626
Destination 695 895 895 895 895
Total Price $39,922 $37,495 $40,195 $40,795 $45,895
Total Invoice $36,829 $34,933 $37,443 $38,001 $42,745

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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: $2,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,943
Model Year20072015201520152015
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
TransmissionT5S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,922$37,495$40,195$40,795$45,895
Adjustments for Features0-50-50-1,750-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,922$37,445$40,145$39,045$42,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$5,425
Total Invoice$36,829$34,933$37,443$38,001$42,745
Adjustments for Features0-47-47-1,630-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,829$34,886$37,396$36,371$39,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,485$5,042

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072015201520152015
ModelV50A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Universal garage door opener$100    
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
Roof rails$250    
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$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
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$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$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$4,065$4,115$4,115$5,815$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$50$1,750$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-47-1,630-2,817

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20072015
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?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested240081%
Total Not Requested55019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
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
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested17539%
Total Not Requested27561%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
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
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested17539%
Total Not Requested27561%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
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
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested17539%
Total Not Requested27561%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
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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