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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: $36,932

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,125

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelXC90XC90XC90A3 / S3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $37,900
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $35,248
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 575
Roof rails       500
Cargo mat       155
Metal pedals       195
iPod integration       350
Heated front seats       500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559 536
Roof rails       467
Cargo mat       144
Metal pedals       181
iPod integration       325
Heated front seats       467
Options (change) 595 595 595 2,275
Options (change) 559 559 559 2,120
Destination 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $55,640 $59,640 $60,740 $36,932
Total Invoice $52,361 $56,121 $57,155 $34,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,289
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelXC90XC90XC90A3 / S3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$55,640$59,640$60,740$36,932
Adjustments for Features-10,570-11,745-12,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,070$47,895$48,505$36,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,361$56,121$57,155$34,125
Adjustments for Features-9,947-11,052-11,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,414$45,069$45,642$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelXC90XC90XC90A3 / S3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
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 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$15,850$17,025$17,515$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,570$11,745$12,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,947-11,052-11,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
ModelXC90A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.5 in103.5 in
Length194.8 in169.8 in
Width79.1 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,903 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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