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Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $6,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelS40Mazda3
TrimT5Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $26,500
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 5,182 450
Options (change) 4,456 360
Destination 745 920
Total Price $34,442 $27,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,870
Model Year20082019
ModelS40Mazda3
TrimT5Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5186hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,442$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,442$24,710

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelS40Mazda3
TrimT5Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-145

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelS40Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.3 in
Length175.9 in183.5 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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