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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: $27,235

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,297

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,100 $23,195
Base Invoice $25,474 $21,717
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,895
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,630
Options (change) 6,000 3,290
Options (change) 5,715 2,830
Destination 875 750
Total Price $33,975 $27,235
Total Invoice $32,064 $25,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,069
Model Year20112010
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,975$27,235
Adjustments for Features-7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$27,235
Total Invoice$32,064$25,297
Adjustments for Features-6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,366$25,297

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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$2,840$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6980

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,200 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
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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