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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: $33,575

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $2,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,688

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelC30RX-8
TrimT5Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,218 $24,458
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Preferred Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Satellite radio 400  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Shinka Package   6,165
Body kit   970
Navigation system   2,000
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Satellite radio 376  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Shinka Package   5,304
Body kit   775
Navigation system   1,721
Options (change) 8,000 9,135
Options (change) 7,595 7,800
Destination 875 560
Total Price $33,575 $36,130
Total Invoice $31,688 $32,818

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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: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,900
Model Year20112006
ModelC30RX-8
TrimT5Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5238hp R2
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,575$36,130
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$36,130
Total Invoice$31,688$32,818
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,918$32,818

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelC30RX-8
TrimT5Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,390$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7700

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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 Year20112006
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 Weight3,200 lb.3,045 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350066%
Total Not Requested176534%

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