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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: $35,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,354

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,484

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelXC70XC70A3A3
Trim3.2T62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $39,100 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $30,973 $36,754 $25,361 $28,134
Climate Package 1,000 1,000    
Platinum Package 7,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
iPod integration     -200 -200
Aluminum roof rails     500 500
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Climate Package 940 940    
Platinum Package 7,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443 443
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
iPod integration     -186 -186
Aluminum roof rails     466 466
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 9,850 2,350 7,650 7,650
Options (change) 9,259 2,209 7,118 7,118
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $43,675 $42,325 $35,795 $38,775
Total Invoice $41,107 $39,838 $33,354 $36,127

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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: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,823
Model Year2012201220112011
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)650, 12160, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,675$42,325$35,795$38,775
Adjustments for Features-4,855-3,8900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$38,435$35,795$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$41,107$39,838$33,354$36,127
Adjustments for Features-4,570-3,6610-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,537$36,177$33,354$35,149
Cost Above Minimum$360$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220112011
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  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Security status communicator$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Cargo organizer$100   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
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$200  
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
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$7,895$6,930$3,040$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$3,890$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,570-3,6610-978

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,093 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 front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested41562%
Total Not Requested25038%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Security status communicator50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested269047%
Total Not Requested305053%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested41562%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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