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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: $25,720

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,900 $40,650 $44,100 $22,900
Base Invoice $29,986 $38,211 $41,454 $21,901
Platinum Package 6,050 3,850 2,700  
Climate Package 700 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Tech Package       1,400
Universal garage door opener       75
Remote start       350
Platinum Package 5,687 3,619 2,538  
Climate Package 658 658 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Tech Package       1,204
Universal garage door opener       60
Remote start       280
Options (change) 8,000 5,800 4,650 2,025
Options (change) 7,520 5,452 4,371 1,704
Destination 895 895 895 795
Total Price $40,795 $47,345 $49,645 $25,720
Total Invoice $38,401 $44,558 $46,720 $24,400

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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: $11,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,092
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelS60S60S60Mazda3
TrimT5T6T6 R-Designs Grand Touring
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, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,795$47,345$49,645$25,720
Adjustments for Features-3,090-4,790-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,705$42,555$44,980$25,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$7,275$0
Total Invoice$38,401$44,558$46,720$24,400
Adjustments for Features-2,909-4,508-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,492$40,050$42,330$24,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,558$6,838$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013201320132012
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,565$5,440$775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$4,790$4,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,909-4,508-4,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelS60Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in180.9 in
Width73.4 in69.1 in
Height58.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested405073%
Total Not Requested147527%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested107539%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Platinum 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
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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