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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: $27,180

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,783

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $24,000
Base Invoice $33,370 $22,952
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073  
Proximity key 423  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 4,675 2,385
Options (change) 4,395 2,036
Destination 825 795
Total Price $41,000 $27,180
Total Invoice $38,590 $25,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,263
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,000$27,180
Adjustments for Features-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,235$27,180
Total Invoice$38,590$25,783
Adjustments for Features-3,5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,046$25,783

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5 R-DesignMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,590$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5440

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Mazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length178.0 in177.4 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,543 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%

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