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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: $27,075

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,232

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,700 $27,100 $22,740
Base Invoice $23,218 $25,474 $21,286
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Satellite radio 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Grand Touring Package     1,715
Navigation system     1,950
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Satellite radio 376 376  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Grand Touring Package     1,599
Navigation system     1,677
Options (change) 5,900 5,900 3,665
Options (change) 5,621 5,621 3,276
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $31,475 $33,875 $27,075
Total Invoice $29,714 $31,970 $25,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,161
Model Year201120112009
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,475$33,875$27,075
Adjustments for Features-340-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$32,660$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$29,714$31,970$25,232
Adjustments for Features-321-1,1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,393$30,823$25,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112009
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,340$3,215$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$1,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-321-1,1470

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112009
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.3,041 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 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

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