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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,575

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,313

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelV50A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,850 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $30,879 $30,713 $46,137
Climate Package 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 400   350
Convenience Package   2,100 2,125
S Line Package   1,200  
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500
Navigation system   2,100 1,950
Climate Package 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Obstacle detection, rear 376   325
Convenience Package   1,953 1,977
S Line Package   1,115  
iPod integration   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466
Navigation system   1,953 1,813
Options (change) 4,850 6,375 5,400
Options (change) 4,559 5,930 5,024
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,575 $40,175 $57,485
Total Invoice $36,313 $37,418 $53,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $672
Model Year201120082008
ModelV50A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$38,575$40,175$57,485
Adjustments for Features0-465-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,575$39,710$56,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,910
Total Invoice$36,313$37,418$53,636
Adjustments for Features0-433-807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,313$36,985$52,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,844

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year201120082008
ModelV50A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack  $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,755$4,220$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-433-807

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20112008
ModelV50A4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.0 in180.6 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested77556%

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