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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: $27,350

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,457

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,452

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0MazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $22,740
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $21,286
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Rear spoiler 200    
Special order charge 300 300  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Fog lights 295 295  
Cruise control 185 185  
Universal garage door opener 225 225 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150 200
Satellite radio 295    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,950
Trip computer 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Compass 100 100  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Grand Touring Package     1,715
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Rear spoiler 172    
Special order charge 258 258  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Fog lights 254 254  
Cruise control 159 159  
Universal garage door opener 194 194 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 160
Satellite radio 254    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,677
Trip computer 86 86  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Compass 86 86  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Grand Touring Package     1,599
Options (change) 8,112 7,342 3,940
Options (change) 7,152 6,489 3,496
Destination 745 745 670
Total Price $31,807 $33,787 $27,350
Total Invoice $29,470 $31,392 $25,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,726
Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0MazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,807$33,787$27,350
Adjustments for Features-315-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,492$33,122$27,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$29,470$31,392$25,452
Adjustments for Features-292-6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,178$30,774$25,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,596$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0MazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,540$1,890$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-292-6180

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
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.3,041 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 ft343.8 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 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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