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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: $21,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,331

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $17,838 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395            
Grand Touring Package 2,460            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200            
Tech Package 1,195            
Universal garage door opener 75            
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Wood trim             0
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200            
Grand Touring Package 2,295            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160            
Tech Package 1,028            
Universal garage door opener 60            
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,325 10,170 10,170 10,170 10,170 7,370 8,710
Options (change) 4,743 9,459 9,459 9,459 9,459 6,855 8,101
Destination 750 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $25,115 $46,895 $47,345 $50,495 $50,945 $50,395 $71,585
Total Invoice $23,331 $43,678 $44,097 $47,026 $47,445 $46,933 $66,759

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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: $17,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,323
Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$25,115$46,895$47,345$50,495$50,945$50,395$71,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,320-4,445-6,170-6,295-4,470-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$42,575$42,900$44,325$44,650$45,925$66,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$1,750$2,075$3,350$23,990
Total Invoice$23,331$43,678$44,097$47,026$47,445$46,933$66,759
Adjustments for Features0-4,024-4,140-5,746-5,863-4,163-4,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,331$39,654$39,957$41,280$41,582$42,770$62,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$303$1,626$1,928$3,116$22,423

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

Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$675$4,995$5,120$6,845$6,970$5,145$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,320$4,445$6,170$6,295$4,470$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,024-4,140-5,746-5,863-4,163-4,682

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

Model Year20102014
ModelMazda3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.7 in180.7 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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