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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: $39,375

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,683

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,050 $27,270
Base Invoice $31,067 $25,361
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
iPod integration   -200
Convenience Package   1,275
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 443
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 1,692 1,860
Xenon HID headlights 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
iPod integration   -186
Convenience Package   1,186
6-speed automated manual   1,378
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,750 11,230
Options (change) 6,420 10,447
Destination 850 875
Total Price $40,650 $39,375
Total Invoice $38,337 $36,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,230
Model Year20102011
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,650$39,375
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,200$39,375
Total Invoice$38,337$36,683
Adjustments for Features-4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,913$36,683

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102011
ModelV50A3
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,005$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4240

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102011
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.3,479 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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%

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