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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: $26,505

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,358

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelV50V50Mazda3
Trim2.4iT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $25,445
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $24,343
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Door sill trim plates     125
Rear bumper protector     100
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Door sill trim plates     100
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 7,195 6,195 225
Options (change) 6,763 5,823 180
Destination 850 850 835
Total Price $36,745 $40,095 $26,505
Total Invoice $34,591 $37,740 $25,358

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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: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,795
Model Year201020102016
ModelV50V50Mazda3
Trim2.4iT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$36,745$40,095$26,505
Adjustments for Features-465-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,280$37,905$26,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$34,591$37,740$25,358
Adjustments for Features-438-2,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,153$35,679$25,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102016
ModelV50V50Mazda3
Trim2.4iT5 R-Designs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,540$4,265$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$2,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-2,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102016
ModelV50Mazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.0 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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%

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