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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: $25,645

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,417

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,050 $23,400
Base Invoice $31,067 $22,378
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 1,800  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Tech Package   1,400
Rear bumper protector   50
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 1,692  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Tech Package   1,204
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 6,195 1,450
Options (change) 5,823 1,244
Destination 850 795
Total Price $40,095 $25,645
Total Invoice $37,740 $24,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,532
Model Year20102012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$40,095$25,645
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,130$25,645
Total Invoice$37,740$24,417
Adjustments for Features-2,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,949$24,417

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
ModelV50Mazda3
TrimT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,790$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7910

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,322 lb.2,897 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		12.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%

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