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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: $34,717

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,355

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,590 $38,900
Base Invoice $27,850 $36,178
Premium Package 2,395  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Universal garage door opener   295
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum roof rails   300
Premium Package 2,059  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 536
Proximity key 387  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Universal garage door opener   274
Heated front seats   467
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 4,432 1,670
Options (change) 3,810 1,557
Destination 695 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $34,717 $37,352
Total Invoice $32,355 $34,517

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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: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $545
Model Year20072017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
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$34,717$37,352
Adjustments for Features0-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,717$35,602
Total Invoice$32,355$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,355$32,900

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

Model Year20072017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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$3,765$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,617

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

Model Year20072017
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?
Roof rails250Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested260088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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