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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: $24,770

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,737

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $23,895
Base Invoice $23,453 $22,862
Climate Package 900  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover 250  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Proximity key 450  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 846  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cargo cover 235  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Proximity key 423  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Options (change) 7,250 0
Options (change) 6,815 0
Destination 875 875
Total Price $33,075 $24,770
Total Invoice $31,143 $23,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,847
Model Year20122018
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$33,075$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,075$24,310
Total Invoice$31,143$23,737
Adjustments for Features0-441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,143$23,296

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $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
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$2,390$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-441

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,212 lb.2,876 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%

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