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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: $25,425

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,251

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,850 $24,000
Base Invoice $26,179 $22,952
Compass 0  
Premier Package 1,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400 430
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Compass 0  
Premier Package 1,504  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376 344
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 5,095 630
Options (change) 4,864 504
Destination 895 795
Total Price $33,840 $25,425
Total Invoice $31,938 $24,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,493
Model Year20132012
ModelC30Mazda3
TrimT5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I5263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,840$25,425
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$25,425
Total Invoice$31,938$24,251
Adjustments for Features-1,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,744$24,251

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,290$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1940

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
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.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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