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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: $25,465

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,611

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017201720172017
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $17,838 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Grand Touring Package 2,460          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200          
Tech Package 1,195          
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395          
Universal garage door opener 75          
Remote start 350          
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625   625
Premium 1 Package   1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580 580      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310 310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Premium 3 Package         2,450  
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Grand Touring Package 2,295          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160          
Tech Package 1,028          
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200          
Universal garage door opener 60          
Remote start 280          
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581   581
Premium 1 Package   1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539 539      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288 288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Premium 3 Package         2,279  
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 5,675 7,415 7,415 5,145 7,240 2,825
Options (change) 5,023 6,896 6,896 4,785 6,734 2,627
Destination 750 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $25,465 $47,840 $50,347 $58,070 $73,365 $76,550
Total Invoice $23,611 $44,556 $46,605 $54,070 $68,295 $71,256

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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: $17,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,121
Model Year201020172017201720172017
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$25,465$47,840$50,347$58,070$73,365$76,550
Adjustments for Features0-5,180-6,705-7,955-8,370-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,465$42,660$43,642$50,115$64,995$69,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,455$22,335$26,385
Total Invoice$23,611$44,556$46,605$54,070$68,295$71,256
Adjustments for Features0-4,824-6,207-7,407-7,792-6,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,611$39,732$40,398$46,663$60,503$64,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$666$6,931$20,771$24,538

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

Model Year201020172017201720172017
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Power trunk closer    $350 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support    $0 
Aux input$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0 
Handwriting recognition    $200 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15 
Navigation map updates, three years    $0 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Traffic information $25$25$25 $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,650$8,830$10,355$11,605$12,020$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180$6,705$7,955$8,370$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,824-6,207-7,407-7,792-6,986

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

Model Year20102017
ModelMazda3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.8 in
Length180.7 in184.5 in
Width69.1 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested270095%
Total Not Requested1505%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested94061%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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