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Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,730

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,014

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5s
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $18,025
Base Invoice $26,487 $16,873
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120 1,750
Audio Package 895  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823 1,505
Audio Package 769  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Options (change) 7,492 5,055
Options (change) 6,440 4,491
Destination 695 650
Total Price $36,327 $23,730
Total Invoice $33,622 $22,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,109
Model Year20062008
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5s
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$36,327$23,730
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,707$23,730
Total Invoice$33,622$22,014
Adjustments for Features-1,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,123$22,014

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5s
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,140$520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4990

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelV50Mazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length177.7 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.2,809 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 Headroom38.1 in38.4 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 Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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
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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