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Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,805

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $24,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,946

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $22,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelXC90XC90Mazda3
TrimV8Ocean Race EditionMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,400 $49,860 $22,440
Base Invoice $43,651 $46,903 $20,991
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,120 2,120 1,750
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Grand Touring Package     1,715
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,823 1,823 1,505
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Grand Touring Package     1,600
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Options (change) 3,970 3,495 3,715
Options (change) 3,413 3,005 3,305
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $51,065 $54,050 $26,805
Total Invoice $47,759 $50,603 $24,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,051
Model Year200620062008
ModelXC90XC90Mazda3
TrimV8Ocean Race EditionMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine311hp V8311hp V8263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$51,065$54,050$26,805
Adjustments for Features-7,230-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,835$47,020$26,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,185$0
Total Invoice$47,759$50,603$24,946
Adjustments for Features-6,762-6,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,997$44,021$24,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,024$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062008
ModelXC90XC90Mazda3
TrimV8Ocean Race EditionMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$9,425$9,225$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,230$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,762-6,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelXC90Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length188.9 in176.6 in
Width74.7 in69.1 in
Height70.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,612 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 Ocean Race Edition

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147572%
Total Not Requested57528%

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