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Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,195

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelC30RX-8
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,500 $32,260
Base Invoice $23,970 $29,878
Platinum Package 5,000  
Climate Package 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Platinum Package 4,700  
Climate Package 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 8,800 2,395
Options (change) 8,347 2,040
Destination 895 795
Total Price $35,195 $35,450
Total Invoice $33,212 $32,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $742
Model Year20132011
ModelC30RX-8
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5232hp R2
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,195$35,450
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,880$35,450
Total Invoice$33,212$32,713
Adjustments for Features-1,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,971$32,713

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
ModelC30RX-8
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,590$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2410

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
ModelC30RX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length167.4 in175.6 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested325074%
Total Not Requested112526%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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