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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: $28,405

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,349

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $27,450 $23,700
Base Invoice $23,453 $25,803 $22,191
Climate Package 900 900  
Platinum Package 2,400 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Cargo cover 250    
Proximity key 450 450  
2.5L I5 1,295 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     2,515
Climate Package 846 846  
Platinum Package 2,256 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Cargo cover 235    
Proximity key 423 423  
2.5L I5 1,217 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     2,163
Options (change) 11,095 9,645 3,910
Options (change) 10,504 9,141 3,363
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $36,920 $37,970 $28,405
Total Invoice $34,832 $35,819 $26,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,124
Model Year201220122011
ModelC30C30Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I5250hp I5263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,920$37,970$28,405
Adjustments for Features-1,440-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,480$36,780$28,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0
Total Invoice$34,832$35,819$26,349
Adjustments for Features-1,359-1,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,473$34,696$26,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122011
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
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
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$0
Total Value of Features$4,090$3,840$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,359-1,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,211 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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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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%

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%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested105052%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested77527%

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