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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: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,958

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $39,500 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $35,438 $37,130 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Multimedia Package 2,500 2,500        
Climate Package 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Blind spot warning system 700 700        
Dynamic Package   1,400        
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  
Driver Assistance Package           1,400
Multimedia Package 2,350 2,350        
Climate Package 752          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 511 511 511 511
Xenon HID headlights 752          
Blind spot warning system 658 658        
Dynamic Package   1,316        
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  
Driver Assistance Package           1,302
Options (change) 5,350 5,150 4,570 4,570 4,570 4,620
Options (change) 5,029 4,841 4,255 4,255 4,255 4,296
Destination 850 850 895 895 895 895
Total Price $43,900 $45,500 $35,365 $38,065 $38,665 $46,615
Total Invoice $41,317 $42,821 $32,958 $35,468 $36,026 $43,415

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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: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,032
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp I6235hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12305, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,900$45,500$35,365$38,065$38,665$46,615
Adjustments for Features-3,535-3,26000-1,700-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,365$42,240$35,365$38,065$36,965$42,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$2,700$1,600$6,850
Total Invoice$41,317$42,821$32,958$35,468$36,026$43,415
Adjustments for Features-3,327-3,06800-1,584-4,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,990$39,753$32,958$35,468$34,442$39,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,763$0$2,510$1,484$6,359

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   $200
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
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   $250
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250    
Cargo organizer$100 $100$100$100$100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$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
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass $0    
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$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    
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$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    
Metal pedals     $75
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$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,800$7,525$4,265$4,265$5,965$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$3,260$0$0$1,700$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,327-3,06800-1,584-4,098

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015
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 Weight4,545 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 3.2

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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