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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: $27,330

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,180

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $25,445
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $24,343
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Climate Package 900 900  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Climate Package 846 846  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sunroof 940 940  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 10,350 9,350 1,050
Options (change) 9,804 8,864 1,002
Destination 850 850 835
Total Price $35,300 $36,500 $27,330
Total Invoice $33,308 $34,436 $26,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,688
Model Year201020102016
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,300$36,500$27,330
Adjustments for Features0-200-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$36,300$26,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,308$34,436$26,180
Adjustments for Features0-189-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,308$34,247$25,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102016
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-Designs Grand 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$2,615$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-560

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102016
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.2,999 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested90044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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