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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,675 Volvo V50 T5 | ||||||
| Difference: $2,370 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467 Volvo V50 T5 | ||||||
| Difference: $1,839 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | V50 | V50 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,000 | $32,850 | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $27,260 | $30,879 | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 |
| Preferred Package | 2,000 | |||||
| Climate Package | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Proximity key | 450 | 450 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 200 | |||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Convenience Package | 750 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | |||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,600 | |||||
| Preferred Package | 1,880 | |||||
| Climate Package | 846 | 846 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 658 | 658 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 1,880 | 1,880 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 517 | 517 | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 752 | 752 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 376 | 376 | ||||
| Proximity key | 423 | 423 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 188 | |||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | 233 | 233 | |||
| Convenience Package | 697 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | |||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,418 | |||||
| Options (change) | 7,800 | 6,000 | 9,250 | 9,250 | 9,250 | 5,300 |
| Options (change) | 7,332 | 5,640 | 8,603 | 8,603 | 8,603 | 4,928 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $37,675 | $39,725 | $40,045 | $42,745 | $43,345 | $47,295 |
| Total Invoice | $35,467 | $37,394 | $37,306 | $39,816 | $40,374 | $44,047 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $935 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $502 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | V50 | V50 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 227hp I5 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 650, 12 | 650, 12 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 205/50-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,675 | $39,725 | $40,045 | $42,745 | $43,345 | $47,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -475 | -1,435 | -1,435 | -3,135 | -3,685 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,675 | $39,250 | $38,610 | $41,310 | $40,210 | $43,610 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,575 | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,000 |
| Total Invoice | $35,467 | $37,394 | $37,306 | $39,816 | $40,374 | $44,047 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -447 | -1,337 | -1,337 | -2,920 | -3,432 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,467 | $36,947 | $35,969 | $38,479 | $37,454 | $40,615 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,480 | $0 | $2,510 | $1,485 | $4,646 |
Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | V50 | V50 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | T5 | T5 R-Design | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $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 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $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 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,255 | $4,730 | $5,690 | $5,690 | $7,390 | $7,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $475 | $1,435 | $1,435 | $3,135 | $3,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -447 | -1,337 | -1,337 | -2,920 | -3,432 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | V50 | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 178.0 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,571 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5
| Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 53% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 47% |
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