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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: $40,725

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $12,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,932

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $11,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelXC90XC90A3
TrimV8V8 Sport3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $35,875
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $33,364
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,950
Technology Package   2,295  
Cold Weather Package     500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 441
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,813
Technology Package   1,973  
Cold Weather Package     466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 3,892 5,387 4,025
Options (change) 3,346 4,631 3,743
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $53,142 $56,002 $40,725
Total Invoice $49,201 $51,755 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,519
Model Year200820082009
ModelXC90XC90A3
TrimV8V8 Sport3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine311hp V8311hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$53,142$56,002$40,725
Adjustments for Features-2,970-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,172$52,782$40,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$49,201$51,755$37,932
Adjustments for Features-2,750-2,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,451$48,779$37,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,328$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820082009
ModelXC90XC90A3
TrimV8V8 Sport3.2
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
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 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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$8,875$9,125$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,750-2,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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.3,660 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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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