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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: $28,880

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,304

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $24,745
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $23,673
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Premium Package 1,900 1,500    
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Technology Package 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 450
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700  
Wood trim     0  
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538  
Premium Package 1,786 1,410    
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Technology Package 1,974 1,974 1,974 2,236
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470 360
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658  
Wood trim     0  
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Options (change) 10,600 9,400 7,900 3,300
Options (change) 9,964 8,836 7,426 2,796
Destination 875 875 875 835
Total Price $42,775 $48,725 $51,725 $28,880
Total Invoice $40,261 $45,854 $48,674 $27,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,496
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$42,775$48,725$51,725$28,880
Adjustments for Features-2,615-4,515-5,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,160$44,210$46,635$28,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,475$0
Total Invoice$40,261$45,854$48,674$27,304
Adjustments for Features-2,461-4,249-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,800$41,605$43,884$27,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,084$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs Grand Touring
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 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$4,565$6,465$7,040$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$4,515$5,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,461-4,249-4,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelS60Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in180.3 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
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
Compass0No
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%
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%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%
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%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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