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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: $25,095

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,890

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelS40Mazda3Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $29,281 $21,805 $23,287
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Navigation system 1,800    
Tech Package   1,500  
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Navigation system 1,692    
Tech Package   1,290  
Options (change) 6,195 1,500 0
Options (change) 5,823 1,290 0
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $38,195 $25,095 $25,145
Total Invoice $35,954 $23,890 $24,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,308
Model Year201020132013
ModelS40Mazda3Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$38,195$25,095$25,145
Adjustments for Features-1,86500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$25,095$25,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$35,954$23,890$24,082
Adjustments for Features-1,75600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,198$23,890$24,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020132013
ModelS40Mazda3Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,715$850$850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,75600

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
ModelS40Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length176.2 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150087%
Total Not Requested22513%

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