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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,160

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,158

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMazda3S40S40
TrimsT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $16,416 $26,085 $29,281
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Rear spoiler 325    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Rear spoiler 260    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 6,975 6,250 4,450
Options (change) 6,092 5,875 4,183
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $25,160 $34,875 $36,475
Total Invoice $23,158 $32,835 $34,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,645
Model Year200820112011
ModelMazda3S40S40
TrimsT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,160$34,875$36,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,220-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,160$31,655$33,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$23,158$32,835$34,339
Adjustments for Features0-3,032-3,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,158$29,803$31,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,293

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200820112011
ModelMazda3S40S40
TrimsT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $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
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
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$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Total Value of Features$420$3,640$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,220$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,032-3,243

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3S40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in176.2 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested62520%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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