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Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $17,370
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $16,262
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Rear spoiler 200    
Special order charge 300 300  
Fog lights 295 295  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Cruise control 185 185  
Universal garage door opener 225 225 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150 175
Satellite radio 295   430
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,750
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Trip computer 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Compass 100 100  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Rear spoiler 172    
Special order charge 258 258  
Fog lights 254 254  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Cruise control 159 159  
Universal garage door opener 194 194 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 140
Satellite radio 254   344
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,505
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Trip computer 86 86  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Compass 86 86  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Options (change) 10,197 9,702 5,560
Options (change) 8,945 8,519 4,870
Destination 745 745 560
Total Price $33,892 $36,147 $23,490
Total Invoice $31,263 $33,422 $21,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,938
Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5160hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,892$36,147$23,490
Adjustments for Features-1,770-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,122$34,027$23,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$31,263$33,422$21,692
Adjustments for Features-1,633-1,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,630$31,462$21,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,832$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,190$2,540$420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,633-1,9600

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelC30Mazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length167.4 in176.6 in
Width70.2 in69.1 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested282582%
Total Not Requested62518%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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