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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,057

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $543

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,243

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5 R-DesignA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,050 $38,900
Base Invoice $31,067 $36,178
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum roof rails   300
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 536
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Heated front seats   467
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 3,700 1,375
Options (change) 3,478 1,283
Destination 850 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $37,600 $37,057
Total Invoice $35,395 $34,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,114
Model Year20102017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5 R-DesignA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,600$37,057
Adjustments for Features-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,560$37,057
Total Invoice$35,395$34,243
Adjustments for Features-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,357$34,243

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5 R-DesignA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,005$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102017
ModelV50A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length178.0 in169.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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