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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: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,547

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $33,980
Base Invoice $33,370 $31,561
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 450
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 2,205 1,950
Cold Weather Package   700
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752 728
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 410
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 2,073 1,775
Cold Weather Package   637
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 4,405 5,785
Options (change) 4,141 5,266
Destination 825 720
Total Price $40,730 $40,485
Total Invoice $38,336 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year20092006
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,730$40,485
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,695$40,485
Total Invoice$38,336$37,547
Adjustments for Features-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,303$37,547

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092006
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design3.2 S line
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Total Value of Features$4,915$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-330

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092006
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 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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