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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: $40,650

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,068

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,050 $34,915
Base Invoice $31,067 $32,471
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 450
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Navigation system 1,800 1,950
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 418
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752 745
Navigation system 1,692 1,813
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,750 5,185
Options (change) 6,420 4,822
Destination 850 775
Total Price $40,650 $40,875
Total Invoice $38,337 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $665
Model Year20102008
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,650$40,875
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,660$40,875
Total Invoice$38,337$38,068
Adjustments for Features-9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,403$38,068

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102008
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 
Proximity key$250 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,880$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9340

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102008
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		12.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 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
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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