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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: $27,040

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelS40Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $25,045
Base Invoice $29,281 $23,961
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Door sill trim plates   125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Door sill trim plates   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 6,195 1,175
Options (change) 5,823 1,102
Destination 850 820
Total Price $38,195 $27,040
Total Invoice $35,954 $25,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,033
Model Year20102015
ModelS40Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$38,195$27,040
Adjustments for Features-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,155$27,040
Total Invoice$35,954$25,883
Adjustments for Features-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,916$25,883

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015
ModelS40Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015
ModelS40Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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