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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: $26,320

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,530

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $23,700
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $22,191
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Satellite radio     430
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 5,000 3,800 1,825
Options (change) 4,775 3,647 1,544
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $29,950 $30,950 $26,320
Total Invoice $28,279 $29,219 $24,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,037
Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,950$30,950$26,320
Adjustments for Features-250-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,925$30,950$25,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0
Total Invoice$28,279$29,219$24,530
Adjustments for Features-240-312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,255$29,219$24,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$964$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,490$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-312

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelC30Mazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length167.4 in177.4 in
Width70.2 in69.1 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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