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Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,012

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $463

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,571

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelXC70XC70A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.2T6A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $39,100 $39,500
Base Invoice $30,973 $36,754 $36,736
Platinum Package 7,500 4,550  
Technology Package 2,100 2,100  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Climate Package 1,000 1,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Prestige Package     8,600
Aluminum roof rails     300
Cargo net     155
Cargo organizer     75
Platinum Package 7,050 4,277  
Technology Package 1,974 1,974  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Climate Package 940 940  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 536
Prestige Package     7,998
Aluminum roof rails     280
Cargo net     144
Cargo organizer     70
Options (change) 12,650 9,700 9,705
Options (change) 11,891 9,118 9,028
Destination 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $46,475 $49,675 $46,012
Total Invoice $43,739 $46,747 $42,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,432
Model Year201220122018
ModelXC70XC70A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.2T6A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,475$49,675$46,012
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,475$47,975$45,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,739$46,747$42,571
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,739$45,147$42,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201220122018
ModelXC70XC70A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.2T6A3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags  $300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Security status communicator$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,580$8,280$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-264

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122018
ModelXC70A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.8 in103.5 in
Length190.5 in169.8 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height63.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,093 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested421573%
Total Not Requested152527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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
Volvo XC70 T6

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested206568%
Total Not Requested95032%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested275051%
Total Not Requested266549%

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