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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: $26,010

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $19,545
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $18,303
Premium Package 1,900 1,500    
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550  
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Wood trim     0  
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Tech Package       1,835
Universal garage door opener       75
Remote start       350
Premium Package 1,786 1,410    
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517  
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538  
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Wood trim     0  
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Tech Package       1,578
Universal garage door opener       60
Remote start       280
Options (change) 7,300 6,100 4,600 5,670
Options (change) 6,862 5,734 4,324 5,071
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $39,475 $45,425 $48,425 $26,010
Total Invoice $37,159 $42,752 $45,572 $24,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,834
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$39,475$45,425$48,425$26,010
Adjustments for Features-2,290-4,190-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,185$41,235$43,660$26,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,475$0
Total Invoice$37,159$42,752$45,572$24,169
Adjustments for Features-2,156-3,943-4,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,003$38,809$41,088$24,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,806$6,085$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$3,390$5,290$5,865$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$4,190$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,156-3,943-4,4840

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelS60Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in180.7 in
Width73.4 in69.1 in
Height58.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.8 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%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40071%
Total Not Requested16529%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40071%
Total Not Requested16529%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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