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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: $26,640

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,395

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $23,895
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $22,862
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Proximity key 450 450  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Cruise control 185    
Trip computer 100 100  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150 325
Fog lights 295    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 495
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 395    
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Power driver seat 423 423  
Special order charge 282 282  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Proximity key 423 423  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Cruise control 174    
Trip computer 94 94  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141 260
Fog lights 277    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 396
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Satellite radio 371    
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 10,035 8,160 1,870
Options (change) 9,509 7,747 1,658
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $34,660 $34,935 $26,640
Total Invoice $32,706 $32,965 $25,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,393
Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,660$34,935$26,640
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,660$34,835$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$32,706$32,965$25,395
Adjustments for Features0-94-1,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,706$32,871$24,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
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
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,440$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-1,082

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelC30Mazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length167.4 in175.6 in
Width70.2 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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