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Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,220

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,768

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelXC70A3 / S3
TrimT6S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $41,100
Base Invoice $37,130 $38,224
Premium Package 2,995  
Climate Package 875  
Technology Package 2,295  
Convenience Package 1,195  
Personal Car Communicator 495  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,695  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Cargo organizer   70
Cargo net   150
Cargo mat   155
Premium Package 2,815  
Climate Package 822  
Technology Package 2,157  
Convenience Package 1,123  
Personal Car Communicator 465  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,593  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Navigation system 1,993  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 511
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Cargo organizer   65
Cargo net   139
Cargo mat   144
Options (change) 12,890 8,225
Options (change) 12,115 7,649
Destination 825 895
Total Price $53,215 $50,220
Total Invoice $50,070 $46,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,637
Model Year20092015
ModelXC70A3 / S3
TrimT6S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine281hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,215$50,220
Adjustments for Features0-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,215$49,860
Total Invoice$50,070$46,768
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,070$46,433

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelXC70A3 / S3
TrimT6S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Heartbeat monitor$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Security status communicator$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,865$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelXC70A3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.8 in103.8 in
Length190.5 in175.4 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height63.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested215084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31556%
Total Not Requested25044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Cargo net40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested64050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Collision Avoidance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested185053%

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