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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: $26,980

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,623

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $24,000
Base Invoice $27,932 $22,952
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Tech Package   2,135
Rear bumper protector   50
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Tech Package   1,836
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 4,625 2,185
Options (change) 3,977 1,876
Destination 745 795
Total Price $35,085 $26,980
Total Invoice $32,654 $25,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,325
Model Year20082012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$35,085$26,980
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,085$26,670
Total Invoice$32,654$25,623
Adjustments for Features0-294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,654$25,329

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,140$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-294

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelV50Mazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length177.7 in177.4 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%

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