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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: $24,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,758

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $17,535
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $16,416
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Rear spoiler     325
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Rear spoiler     260
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 6,475
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 5,692
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $34,875 $36,475 $24,660
Total Invoice $32,835 $34,339 $22,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,045
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,875$36,475$24,660
Adjustments for Features-3,220-3,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$33,030$24,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,835$34,339$22,758
Adjustments for Features-3,032-3,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,803$31,096$22,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Mazda3
TrimT5T5 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,865$420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$3,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,032-3,2430

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112008
ModelS40Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length176.2 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested62520%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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