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Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,365

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,958

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $7,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5TV8A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,075 $46,400 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $33,945 $43,651 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Premium Package 2,995          
Climate Package 675 675        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
Navigation system 2,120 2,120        
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500  
Navigation Plus Package     1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600
iPod integration     350 350 350  
Aluminum Style Package     450 450 450  
Power passenger seat     500 500 500  
Cargo organizer     70 70 70 70
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250 250  
Convenience Package           750
Premium Package 2,575          
Climate Package 580 580        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 511 511 511 511
Xenon HID headlights 602 602        
Navigation system 1,823 1,823        
Cold Weather Package     467 467 467  
Navigation Plus Package     1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418
iPod integration     325 325 325  
Aluminum Style Package     419 419 419  
Power passenger seat     467 467 467  
Cargo organizer     65 65 65 65
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233 233  
Convenience Package           697
Options (change) 6,965 3,970 4,570 4,570 4,570 3,970
Options (change) 5,988 3,413 4,255 4,255 4,255 3,691
Destination 695 695 895 895 895 895
Total Price $43,735 $51,065 $35,365 $38,065 $38,665 $45,965
Total Invoice $40,628 $47,759 $32,958 $35,468 $36,026 $42,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,127
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5TV8A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I5311hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,735$51,065$35,365$38,065$38,665$45,965
Adjustments for Features-585-3,63500-1,700-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,150$47,430$35,365$38,065$36,965$42,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$2,700$1,600$6,900
Total Invoice$40,628$47,759$32,958$35,468$36,026$42,810
Adjustments for Features-543-3,40000-1,584-3,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,085$44,359$32,958$35,468$34,442$39,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,274$0$2,510$1,484$6,406

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5TV8A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags$350 $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass     $0
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0    
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding third row seats $600    
Integrated second row child seat, one $150    
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Wood trim$300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200    
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,125$8,175$4,540$4,540$6,240$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$3,635$0$0$1,700$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-543-3,40000-1,584-3,446

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelXC90A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.8 in
Length188.9 in175.4 in
Width74.7 in70.7 in
Height70.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,331 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 2.5T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested230086%
Total Not Requested37514%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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