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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: $38,775

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $10,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,119

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $10,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelXC90A3
TrimV83.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,000 $35,875
Base Invoice $45,120 $33,364
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 441
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 550 2,075
Options (change) 517 1,930
Destination 875 825
Total Price $49,425 $38,775
Total Invoice $46,512 $36,119

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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: $8,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,069
Model Year20112009
ModelXC90A3
TrimV83.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine311hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$49,425$38,775
Adjustments for Features-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,955$38,775
Total Invoice$46,512$36,119
Adjustments for Features-2,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,188$36,119

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
ModelXC90A3
TrimV83.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,700$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
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
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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