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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: $27,180

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $30,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Mazda3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,300 $62,000 $62,600 $24,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Tech Package       2,135
Cargo mat       50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Tech Package       1,836
Cargo mat       40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Options (change) 595 595 595 2,385
Options (change) 559 559 559 2,036
Destination 995 995 995 795
Total Price $57,890 $63,590 $64,190 $27,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,612
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Mazda3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$57,890$63,590$64,190$27,180
Adjustments for Features-14,160-15,335-15,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,730$48,255$48,365$27,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,525$4,635$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2020202020202012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Mazda3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$17,800$18,975$19,465$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,160$15,335$15,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-375-3830

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202012
ModelXC90Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.5 in103.9 in
Length194.8 in177.4 in
Width79.1 in69.1 in
Height69.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,549 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft342.8 ft3

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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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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