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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,725

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,932

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $35,875
Base Invoice $33,370 $33,364
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 2,205 1,950
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 441
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 2,073 1,813
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,405 4,025
Options (change) 4,141 3,743
Destination 825 825
Total Price $40,730 $40,725
Total Invoice $38,336 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $169
Model Year20092009
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,730$40,725
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,480$40,725
Total Invoice$38,336$37,932
Adjustments for Features-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,101$37,932

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,205$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2350

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
ModelV50A3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length178.0 in168.7 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height57.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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