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Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,052

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,609

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5 MomentumT6 MomentumT8 MomentumT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,950 $49,800 $68,100 $49,350 $53,800 $70,000 $51,250 $55,400 $71,600 $39,500
Base Invoice $41,313 $46,812 $64,014 $46,389 $50,572 $65,800 $48,175 $52,076 $67,304 $36,736
Convenience Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Momentum Plus Package 1,900 1,900                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560 560 560 560 560 560 560 575
Leather seating surfaces 1,400                  
Heated front seats 500     500            
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300  
Prestige Package                   8,600
Cargo organizer                   75
Metal pedals                   195
Aluminum roof rails                   300
Convenience Package 1,692 1,692 1,692 1,692 1,692 1,692 1,692 1,692 1,692  
Momentum Plus Package 1,786 1,786                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526 526 526 526 526 526 526 526 526 536
Leather seating surfaces 1,316                  
Heated front seats 470     470            
Apple CarPlay support 282 282 282 282 282 282 282 282 282  
Prestige Package                   7,998
Cargo organizer                   70
Metal pedals                   182
Aluminum roof rails                   280
Options (change) 6,460 4,560 2,660 3,160 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 9,745
Options (change) 6,072 4,286 2,500 2,970 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 9,066
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,585 0 0 -4,585 0 0 -4,585 -4,168
Total Price $51,405 $55,355 $67,170 $53,505 $57,455 $69,070 $54,905 $59,055 $70,670 $46,052
Total Invoice $48,380 $52,093 $62,924 $50,354 $54,067 $64,710 $51,670 $55,571 $66,214 $42,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,411
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5 MomentumT6 MomentumT8 MomentumT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4316hp I4313hp I4 PiH250hp I4316hp I4313hp I4 PiH250hp I4316hp I4313hp I4 PiH150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDAWDAWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$51,405$55,355$67,170$53,505$57,455$69,070$54,905$59,055$70,670$46,052
Adjustments for Features-3,570-6,695-6,520-4,095-7,220-6,895-7,010-8,710-8,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,835$48,660$60,650$49,410$50,235$62,175$47,895$50,345$62,285$46,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$12,815$1,575$2,400$14,340$60$2,510$14,450$0
Total Invoice$48,380$52,093$62,924$50,354$54,067$64,710$51,670$55,571$66,214$42,609
Adjustments for Features-3,360-6,300-6,108-3,854-6,794-6,460-6,597-8,196-7,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,020$45,793$56,816$46,500$47,273$58,250$45,073$47,375$58,358$42,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$773$11,796$1,480$2,253$13,230$53$2,355$13,338$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620162018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimT5 MomentumT6 MomentumT8 MomentumT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual         $1100
FWD$0  $0  $0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0  $0  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row      $125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system         $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear         $100
Cyclist detection$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver         $75
Knee airbag, passenger         $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based         $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags         $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350  $350     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500 $500$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150 $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based         $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat      $40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through         $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles         $15
Rear air vents$100  $100     $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 $250$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 $400$400$400$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  $0  $0$0
9 kWh battery pack  $0  $0  $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0$0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large         $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity         $0
Android Auto support         $100
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player         $0
Media drive         $15
MP3-compatible player         $50
SD Card slot         $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound         $250
Traffic + travel information         $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         $75
Cornering lights         $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125 $125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         $25
Power-folding mirrors         $50
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50$50 $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates         $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 $600$600$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat         $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat         $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300    $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350      $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100    
Total Value of Features$8,775$11,900$11,725$9,300$12,425$12,100$12,215$13,915$13,590$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$6,695$6,520$4,095$7,220$6,895$7,010$8,710$8,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,360-6,300-6,108-3,854-6,794-6,460-6,597-8,196-7,8560

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelXC90A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.5 in103.5 in
Length194.8 in169.8 in
Width79.1 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,294 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T5 Momentum

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%
Momentum Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%
Momentum Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T8 Momentum

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T5 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T5 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested102549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested420078%
Total Not Requested121522%

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