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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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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 Audi A3 2.0T's price is $1,005 lower than the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design'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 Audi A3 2.0T, the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design includes additional features worth $350. 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, despite a $350 adjustment for the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design's additional features, the Audi A3 2.0T is $1,005 less than the Audi A3 2.0T.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,324
Model Year20112009
ModelA3V50
Trim2.0TT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers195, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price39,37540,730
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price39,37540,380
Total Invoice36,68338,336
Adjustments for Features0-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice36,68338,007

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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 2.0T
Difference: 1,355
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
Difference: 1,653
Model Year20112009
ModelA3V50
Trim2.0TT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price27,27035,500
Base Invoice25,36133,370
Aluminum roof rails500 
Cold Weather Package500 
Premium Plus Package2,000 
Metallic paint (extra cost)475525
iPod integration-200 
Navigation system2,0002,205
Convenience Package1,275 
6-speed automated manual1,480 
AWD2,100 
Panoramic sunroof1,100 
Climate Package 675
Xenon HID headlights 800
Leather seating surfaces 200
Aluminum roof rails 0
Cold Weather Package 0
Premium Plus Package 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494
iPod integration 0
Navigation system 2,073
Convenience Package 0
6-speed automated manual 0
AWD 0
Panoramic sunroof 0
Climate Package 634
Xenon HID headlights 752
Leather seating surfaces 188
Total options11,2304,405
Total options10,4474,141
Destination875825
Total Price39,37540,730
Total Invoice36,68338,336

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112009
ModelA3V50
Trim2.0TT5 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$300 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
Aux input $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $50
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$5,455$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-329

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,479 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
2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear300No
Compass25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27526%
Total Not Requested80074%

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 the Price of the Audi A3

Price of the Audi A3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr 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.
2008 4dr 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.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 reatively expensive car
2008 4dr 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.
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Not for the faint of heart.
2007 4dr 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.
2006 4dr 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 Volvo V50

Price of the Volvo V50: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr 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.
2005 4dr 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
2007 4dr 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.
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive vehicle...paying for the name.
2005 4dr 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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