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Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,770

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelXC70XC70A3A3
Trim3.2T62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,150 $38,200 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $30,221 $35,908 $25,361 $28,134
Climate Package 1,000 900    
Premium Package 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
iPod integration     50 50
Aluminum roof rails     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Climate Package 940 846    
Premium Package 2,773      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443 443
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
iPod integration     47 47
Aluminum roof rails     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 5,300 2,250 4,625 4,625
Options (change) 4,982 2,115 4,305 4,305
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $38,325 $41,325 $32,770 $35,750
Total Invoice $36,078 $38,898 $30,541 $33,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,840
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelXC70XC70A3A3
Trim3.2T62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,325$41,325$32,770$35,750
Adjustments for Features-2,865-4,5900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$36,735$32,770$34,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$0$1,930
Total Invoice$36,078$38,898$30,541$33,314
Adjustments for Features-2,697-4,3200-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,381$34,578$30,541$32,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,197$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelXC70XC70A3A3
Trim3.2T62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats$200   
Integrated second row child seats, two $225  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,105$6,830$2,240$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$4,590$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,697-4,3200-978

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelXC70A3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.8 in101.5 in
Length190.5 in168.7 in
Width75.8 in69.5 in
Height63.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,986 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested31547%
Total Not Requested35053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested31568%
Total Not Requested15032%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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