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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: $26,930

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,583

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $24,000
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $22,952
Climate Package 900 900  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Tech Package     2,135
Climate Package 846 846  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Tech Package     1,836
Options (change) 7,400 6,200 2,135
Options (change) 7,031 5,903 1,836
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $32,350 $33,350 $26,930
Total Invoice $30,535 $31,475 $25,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,460
Model Year201020102012
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, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,350$33,350$26,930
Adjustments for Features-250-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,325$33,350$26,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0
Total Invoice$30,535$31,475$25,583
Adjustments for Features-240-532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,511$31,475$25,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$964$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102012
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
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
HD radio$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
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$2,790$2,765$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-532

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
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.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested112551%

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