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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,115

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,331

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $18,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $17,838 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395        
Grand Touring Package 2,460        
Tech Package 1,195        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995    
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler   300      
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Wood trim         0
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200        
Grand Touring Package 2,295        
Tech Package 1,028        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855    
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Rear spoiler   279      
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 5,325 10,210 9,910 7,915 6,195
Options (change) 4,743 9,495 9,216 7,361 5,760
Destination 750 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $25,115 $45,075 $46,685 $48,780 $67,370
Total Invoice $23,331 $41,981 $43,478 $45,427 $62,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,769
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,115$45,075$46,685$48,780$67,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,020-2,995-3,270-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$43,055$43,690$45,510$64,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,455$21,820
Total Invoice$23,331$41,981$43,478$45,427$62,861
Adjustments for Features0-1,881-2,789-3,045-2,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,331$40,100$40,689$42,382$60,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,282$20,433

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,295$5,270$5,545$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020$2,995$3,270$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,881-2,789-3,045-2,328

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20102011
ModelMazda3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.7 in182.3 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested262595%
Total Not Requested1505%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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