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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: $50,000

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $5,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,564

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $5,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelXC90XC90XC90A3 / S3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $41,100
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $38,224
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 550
Prestige Package       5,900
Advanced Technology Package       1,400
Cargo mat       155
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559 511
Prestige Package       5,488
Advanced Technology Package       1,302
Cargo mat       144
Options (change) 595 595 595 8,005
Options (change) 559 559 559 7,445
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $55,640 $59,640 $60,740 $50,000
Total Invoice $52,361 $56,121 $57,155 $46,564

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,332
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelXC90XC90XC90A3 / S3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$55,640$59,640$60,740$50,000
Adjustments for Features-4,745-5,920-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,895$53,720$54,330$50,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,361$56,121$57,155$46,564
Adjustments for Features-4,465-5,571-6,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,896$50,550$51,123$46,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,654$3,227$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelXC90XC90XC90A3 / S3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0 $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,000$13,175$13,665$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$5,920$6,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,465-5,571-6,0320

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
ModelXC90A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.5 in103.8 in
Length194.8 in175.4 in
Width79.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested267576%
Total Not Requested82524%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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