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Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,575

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,352

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,869

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelXC90XC90A3
TrimV8V8 Sport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,425 $49,300 $27,270
Base Invoice $43,674 $46,377 $25,361
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Navigation system 2,120 2,120 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Technology Package   2,295  
Cold Weather Package     500
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Aluminum roof rails     500
Convenience Package     1,275
6-speed automated manual     1,480
AWD     2,100
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 443
Navigation system 1,823 1,823 1,860
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Technology Package   1,973  
Cold Weather Package     466
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Aluminum roof rails     466
Convenience Package     1,186
6-speed automated manual     1,378
AWD     1,951
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 3,807 5,302 11,430
Options (change) 3,273 4,558 10,633
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $50,927 $55,297 $39,575
Total Invoice $47,642 $51,630 $36,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,883
Model Year200720072012
ModelXC90XC90A3
TrimV8V8 Sport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine311hp V8311hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$50,927$55,297$39,575
Adjustments for Features-2,020-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,907$52,827$39,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,920$0
Total Invoice$47,642$51,630$36,869
Adjustments for Features-1,890-2,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,752$49,324$36,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,572$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Model Year200720072012
ModelXC90XC90A3
TrimV8V8 Sport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,150$8,600$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,890-2,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelXC90A3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length188.9 in168.7 in
Width74.7 in69.5 in
Height70.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

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

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
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 link100No
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

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