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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trims Grand TouringC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $21,901 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200        
Tech Package 1,400        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Becker Map Pilot   600 600 600 600
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Premium Package   2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system   550 550 550 550
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160        
Tech Package 1,204        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Becker Map Pilot   558 558 558 558
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Premium Package   2,511      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Blind spot warning system   512 512 512 512
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 1,675 8,650 5,950 5,940 3,350
Options (change) 1,424 8,044 5,533 5,524 3,115
Destination 795 925 925 925 925
Total Price $25,370 $47,975 $55,465 $70,765 $76,175
Total Invoice $24,120 $44,681 $51,647 $65,876 $70,907

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,922
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trims Grand TouringC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$25,370$47,975$55,465$70,765$76,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,055-8,355-7,405-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$41,920$47,110$63,360$67,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,190$21,440$25,700
Total Invoice$24,120$44,681$51,647$65,876$70,907
Adjustments for Features0-5,639-7,780-6,893-7,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$39,042$43,867$58,983$62,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,825$19,941$23,902

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

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trims Grand TouringC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,725$8,780$11,080$10,130$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,055$8,355$7,405$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,639-7,780-6,893-7,963

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

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.8 in
Length180.9 in184.5 in
Width69.1 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

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

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