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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: $26,930

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,583

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3C30C30
TrimMazdaSpeed3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $24,950 $27,450
Base Invoice $22,952 $23,453 $25,803
Tech Package 2,135    
Climate Package   900 900
Platinum Package   2,400 2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Cargo cover   250  
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   700 700
2.5L I5   1,295 1,295
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200  
Tech Package 1,836    
Climate Package   846 846
Platinum Package   2,256 2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880 1,880
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Cargo cover   235  
Proximity key   423 423
Blind spot warning system   658 658
2.5L I5   1,217 1,217
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,128  
Options (change) 2,135 11,795 10,345
Options (change) 1,836 11,162 9,799
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $26,930 $37,620 $38,670
Total Invoice $25,583 $35,490 $36,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,487
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3C30C30
TrimMazdaSpeed3T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4250hp I5250hp I5
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$26,930$37,620$38,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,930$35,055$36,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300
Total Invoice$25,583$35,490$36,477
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-2,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,583$33,070$34,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122012
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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$2,325$4,890$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,420-2,184

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3C30
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length177.4 in167.4 in
Width69.1 in70.2 in
Height57.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft320.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested200090%
Total Not Requested22510%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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 headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
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
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested754%
Total Not Requested195096%

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