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Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison

Audi A3 vs Volvo V50 Price Comparison:
Audi A3 vs Volvo V50 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the A3 vs. V50 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the A3 and V50 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design's price is $795 lower than the Audi A3 3.2's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the A3 vs. V50 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design, the Audi A3 3.2 includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $800 adjustment for the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design's additional features, the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design is $795 less than the Audi A3 3.2.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 349
Model Year20092009
ModelA3V50
Trim3.2T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers195, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price40,72540,730
Adjustments for Features0-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price40,72539,930
Total Invoice37,93238,336
Adjustments for Features0-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice37,93237,583

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Invoice Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lowest Total Price: Audi A3 3.2
Difference: 5
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
Difference: 404
Model Year20092009
ModelA3V50
Trim3.2T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price35,87535,500
Base Invoice33,36433,370
Cold Weather Package500 
Navigation system1,9502,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)475525
Panoramic sunroof1,100 
Climate Package 675
Xenon HID headlights 800
Leather seating surfaces 200
Cold Weather Package 0
Navigation system 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494
Panoramic sunroof 0
Climate Package 634
Xenon HID headlights 752
Leather seating surfaces 188
Total options4,0254,405
Total options3,7434,141
Destination825825
Total Price40,72540,730
Total Invoice37,93238,336

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Audi A3

Price of the Audi A3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD		Expensive for the size of the car. I would expect a few more luxury features to be standard for the base price.
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		The price is high for an Audi. And if you want anything optional, well, there you go.
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 reatively expensive car
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		Pricing was actually higher for a lesser equipped A3 than for the Passat Komfort wagon.
20074dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		The A3 is not priced too competitively. It is much less expensive than a BMW 1 series, but still high for a compact/hatchback. Well equipped it is nearly as much as an A4. A loaded VW GTI (same chassis/drivetrain) costs much less, but insurance is higher.
20074dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		Not for the faint of heart.
20064dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		A3 is expensive.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Volvo V50

Price of the Volvo V50: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20074dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD		We bought ours used with only 18k miles on it. It was about 50 percent off the MSRP of a new 2010. A friend was surprised that we paid about the same she did for her Hyundai.
20054dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		Price was reasonable and there were good discounts.
Price of the Volvo V50: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20074dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Even with substantial discounts, the price is on the high side, and there is little support from Volvo for good finance deals or leases.
20064dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Expensive vehicle...paying for the name.
20054dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		Volvos are pricey and they depreciate very fast. This is a good thing if you buy a three year old car, like I did. I feel like I got a good deal by buying used. I would never buy a new Volvo. Volvo pricing is a la cart, so every item costs extra.

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092009
ModelA3V50
Trim3.2T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
iPod integration $150
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $50
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,955$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-753

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092009
ModelA3V50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length168.7 in178.0 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information system50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A3 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Audi A3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Audi really does make some of the best interiors.
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Everything seems tight and works. The seats are comfortable front and back.
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Anything Audi is extremely well engineered. The interior is very comfortable and well laid out. All body and drivetrain parts seem very solid. Audi galvanizes the whole body before painting, so rust will never be a problem (hence 12 year rust warranty).
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Solid feel throughout. No creaks or rattles
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Never a rust problem. Nothing screams "cheap".
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 1st class
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 High quality and solid, inside and out.
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Tight gaps and soft touch surfaces. Design was allowed to use nice materials to make the car inviting to customers.
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Cutlines are small and regular, and have had no problems with the car in 3.5 years of ownership.

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What Our Members Are Saying about Volvo V50 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Volvo V50: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 very well made compares to the 3 series BMW that I traded in.
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very solid feeling, everything well put together.
Materials and Workmanship of the Volvo V50: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Cheap glove box door and locking mechanism. Lots of shortcuts on the interior materials including the headliner and seat parts.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 Good materials, but not always flawlessly put together.

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