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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,985

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,090

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMazda3C30C30
TrimMazdaSpeed3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,440 $24,950 $27,450
Base Invoice $20,991 $23,453 $25,803
Grand Touring Package 1,715    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750    
Climate Package   900 900
Platinum Package   2,400 2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Cargo cover   250  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
2.5L I5   1,295 1,295
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200  
Grand Touring Package 1,600    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505    
Climate Package   846 846
Platinum Package   2,256 2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880 1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Cargo cover   235  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
2.5L I5   1,217 1,217
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,128  
Options (change) 3,895 10,645 9,195
Options (change) 3,449 10,081 8,718
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $26,985 $36,470 $37,520
Total Invoice $25,090 $34,409 $35,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,375
Model Year200820122012
ModelMazda3C30C30
TrimMazdaSpeed3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4250hp I5250hp I5
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$26,985$36,470$37,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-2,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,985$33,350$34,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300
Total Invoice$25,090$34,409$35,396
Adjustments for Features0-2,944-2,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,090$31,465$32,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200820122012
ModelMazda3C30C30
TrimMazdaSpeed3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,395$5,515$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,944-2,708

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3C30
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in167.4 in
Width69.1 in70.2 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft320.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2050100%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested754%
Total Not Requested195096%

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