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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: $27,905

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,640

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelMazda3C30C30
Trims Grand TouringVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,445 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $24,343 $21,573 $24,158
Universal garage door opener 125 225 225
Obstacle detection, rear 450 400 400
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Power driver seat   450 450
Special order charge   300 300
Climate Package   412 412
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Trip computer   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Cargo cover   180 180
Cruise control   185 185
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Fog lights   295 295
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   695 695
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler   200  
Satellite radio   295  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Universal garage door opener 100 194 194
Obstacle detection, rear 360 344 344
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Power driver seat   387 387
Special order charge   258 258
Climate Package   354 354
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Trip computer   86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Cargo cover   155 155
Cruise control   159 159
Automatic climate control, front   215 215
Fog lights   254 254
Proximity key   387 387
Blind spot warning system   598 598
Xenon HID headlights   602 602
Sunroof   1,032 1,032
Leather seating surfaces   1,032 1,032
Rear spoiler   172  
Satellite radio   254  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Options (change) 1,625 11,657 11,162
Options (change) 1,462 10,200 9,774
Destination 835 745 745
Total Price $27,905 $35,352 $37,607
Total Invoice $26,640 $32,518 $34,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,057
Model Year201620082008
ModelMazda3C30C30
Trims Grand TouringVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,905$35,352$37,607
Adjustments for Features-1,2350-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,670$35,352$37,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,905
Total Invoice$26,640$32,518$34,677
Adjustments for Features-1,1790-323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,461$32,518$34,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,836

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201620082008
ModelMazda3C30C30
Trims Grand TouringVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,950$1,715$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1790-323

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3C30
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in167.4 in
Width70.7 in70.2 in
Height57.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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