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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: $39,050

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,377

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelXC90XC90A3
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $27,270
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $25,361
Climate Package 800 800  
Platinum Package 3,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,100
Cold Weather Package     500
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Aluminum roof rails     500
iPod integration     -200
Navigation system     2,000
Convenience Package     1,000
6-speed automated manual     1,480
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Climate Package 752 752  
Platinum Package 3,666    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443
AWD 1,880 1,880 1,951
Cold Weather Package     466
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Aluminum roof rails     466
iPod integration     -186
Navigation system     1,860
Convenience Package     930
6-speed automated manual     1,378
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 7,250 3,350 10,955
Options (change) 6,815 3,149 10,191
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $46,525 $45,425 $39,050
Total Invoice $43,786 $42,752 $36,377

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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: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,932
Model Year201220122010
ModelXC90XC90A3
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6240hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12160, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$46,525$45,425$39,050
Adjustments for Features-3,695-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,830$43,205$39,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$43,786$42,752$36,377
Adjustments for Features-3,477-2,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,309$40,663$36,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$354$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220122010
ModelXC90XC90A3
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.0T
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
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
Cargo organizer$100  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,225$8,750$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$2,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,477-2,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,744 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 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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