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

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Volvo V50 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V50A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $30,227 $43,990
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Proximity key 450 450    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Sport Package     750  
Prestige Package     9,500 6,700
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443 443
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Proximity key 423 423    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Sport Package     697  
Prestige Package     8,837 6,232
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 10,725 7,175
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 9,977 6,675
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $44,100 $55,350
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $41,079 $51,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,750
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V50A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,675$39,725$44,100$55,350
Adjustments for Features0-475-925-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$43,175$53,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$10,250
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$41,079$51,540
Adjustments for Features0-447-862-1,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$40,217$49,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$9,531

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V50A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,105$2,580$3,030$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$925$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-862-1,792

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112012
ModelV50A4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length178.0 in185.2 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested370067%
Total Not Requested179033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested106537%

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