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Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,930

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,205

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $18,135
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $16,989
Premium Package 1,900 1,500    
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Wood trim     0  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Grand Touring Package       2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Universal garage door opener       75
Rear spoiler       325
Satellite radio       430
Premium Package 1,786 1,410    
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Wood trim     0  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Grand Touring Package       2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Universal garage door opener       60
Rear spoiler       260
Satellite radio       344
Options (change) 4,050 2,850 1,350 5,125
Options (change) 3,807 2,679 1,269 4,546
Destination 875 875 875 670
Total Price $36,225 $42,175 $45,175 $23,930
Total Invoice $34,104 $39,697 $42,517 $22,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,296
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,225$42,175$45,175$23,930
Adjustments for Features-2,765-4,665-5,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$37,510$39,935$23,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,475$0
Total Invoice$34,104$39,697$42,517$22,205
Adjustments for Features-2,603-4,391-4,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,501$35,306$37,585$22,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,084$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,540$6,115$875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$4,665$5,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,603-4,391-4,9320

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelS60Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in178.3 in
Width73.4 in69.1 in
Height58.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32566%
Total Not Requested16534%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32566%
Total Not Requested16534%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested22566%
Total Not Requested11534%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292585%
Total Not Requested50015%

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