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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: $23,240

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,492

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5s
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,700 $17,370
Base Invoice $23,218 $16,262
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376 344
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Options (change) 8,900 5,310
Options (change) 8,441 4,670
Destination 875 560
Total Price $34,475 $23,240
Total Invoice $32,534 $21,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,168
Model Year20112006
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5s
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5160hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,475$23,240
Adjustments for Features-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$23,240
Total Invoice$32,534$21,492
Adjustments for Features-2,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,660$21,492

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5s
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8740

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,200 lb.2,808 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 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested282582%
Total Not Requested62518%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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