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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: $34,182

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,512

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelC30C30RX-8
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Automatic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $26,435
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $24,458
Climate Package 412 412  
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Cruise control 185 185  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Rear spoiler 200   360
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,000
Fog lights 295 295  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Proximity key 450 450  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Grand Touring Package     5,335
Body kit     970
Climate Package 354 354  
Power driver seat 387 387  
Special order charge 258 258  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Cruise control 159 159  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Rear spoiler 172   288
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,721
Fog lights 254 254  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Proximity key 387 387  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Grand Touring Package     4,922
Body kit     775
Options (change) 10,487 10,012 8,665
Options (change) 9,194 8,785 7,706
Destination 745 745 595
Total Price $34,182 $36,457 $35,695
Total Invoice $31,512 $33,688 $32,759

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,837
Model Year200820082007
ModelC30C30RX-8
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Automatic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5212hp R2
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,182$36,457$35,695
Adjustments for Features-640-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,542$35,267$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,725$0
Total Invoice$31,512$33,688$32,759
Adjustments for Features-590-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,922$32,588$32,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082007
ModelC30C30RX-8
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Automatic
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,390$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-590-1,1000

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082007
ModelC30RX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length167.4 in174.3 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,075 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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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested445076%
Total Not Requested140024%

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