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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: $36,745

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,236

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $4,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelV50A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5 R-DesignA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $33,370 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Climate Package 675        
Navigation system 2,205        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Proximity key 450        
Navigation Plus Package   2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250 250  
Climate Package 634        
Navigation system 2,073        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 511 511 511 511
Leather seating surfaces 188        
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Proximity key 423        
Navigation Plus Package   2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233 233  
Options (change) 4,855 5,950 5,950 5,950 3,150
Options (change) 4,564 5,533 5,533 5,533 2,929
Destination 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $41,180 $36,745 $39,445 $40,045 $45,145
Total Invoice $38,759 $34,236 $36,746 $37,304 $42,048

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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: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,003
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelV50A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5 R-DesignA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,180$36,745$39,445$40,045$45,145
Adjustments for Features-1,61500-1,700-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,565$36,745$39,445$38,345$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$5,250
Total Invoice$38,759$34,236$36,746$37,304$42,048
Adjustments for Features-1,52000-1,584-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,239$34,236$36,746$35,720$39,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,484$4,878

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelV50A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimT5 R-DesignA3 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
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
FWD $0$0  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
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
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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 bumper protector$40    
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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
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    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,905$4,290$4,290$5,990$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0$0$1,700$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,52000-1,584-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelV50A3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length178.0 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,322 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 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested86556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

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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