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Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,230

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $21,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,823

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $20,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelXC70Mazda3
TrimT6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,800 $24,000
Base Invoice $40,232 $22,952
Multimedia Package 2,500  
Personal Car Communicator 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Tech Package   2,135
Cargo mat   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Multimedia Package 2,350  
Personal Car Communicator 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Tech Package   1,836
Cargo mat   40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 5,100 2,435
Options (change) 4,794 2,076
Destination 850 795
Total Price $48,750 $27,230
Total Invoice $45,876 $25,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,254
Model Year20102012
ModelXC70Mazda3
TrimT6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine281hp I6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,750$27,230
Adjustments for Features-5,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,650$27,230
Total Invoice$45,876$25,823
Adjustments for Features-4,7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,077$25,823

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
ModelXC70Mazda3
TrimT6MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Heartbeat monitor$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Security status communicator$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Integrated second row child seats, two$225 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,075$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7990

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
ModelXC70Mazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.8 in103.9 in
Length190.5 in177.4 in
Width75.8 in69.1 in
Height63.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,153 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested202591%
Total Not Requested2009%

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