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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: $26,280

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,178

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $25,445
Base Invoice $23,453 $24,343
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Cargo cover 250  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Cargo cover 235  
Proximity key 423  
Blind spot warning system 658  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Options (change) 10,500 0
Options (change) 9,945 0
Destination 875 835
Total Price $36,325 $26,280
Total Invoice $34,273 $25,178

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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: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,491
Model Year20122016
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$36,325$26,280
Adjustments for Features-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,685$26,280
Total Invoice$34,273$25,178
Adjustments for Features-6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,669$25,178

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5s Grand Touring
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,415$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,211 lb.2,945 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested115056%
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%

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