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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: $25,295

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,060

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelMazda3S40S40
Trims Grand TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $21,901 $26,085 $29,281
Tech Package 1,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Leather seating surfaces     200
Tech Package 1,204    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 1,600 7,400 5,600
Options (change) 1,364 6,956 5,264
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $25,295 $36,025 $37,625
Total Invoice $24,060 $33,916 $35,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,982
Model Year201220112011
ModelMazda3S40S40
Trims Grand TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,295$36,025$37,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,295$34,035$35,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$24,060$33,916$35,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,060$32,042$33,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,293

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201220112011
ModelMazda3S40S40
Trims Grand TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$800$2,790$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-2,085

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3S40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in176.2 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 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 seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 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 seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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