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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,763

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200            
Tech Package 1,500              
Universal garage door opener 75 75            
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850 850 850
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160            
Tech Package 1,290              
Universal garage door opener 60 60            
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791 791 791
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) 1,775 275 10,850 10,850 10,850 10,850 8,050 9,390
Options (change) 1,510 220 10,092 10,092 10,092 10,092 7,488 8,734
Destination 795 795 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $25,370 $25,420 $47,105 $47,525 $50,705 $51,115 $50,355 $71,795
Total Invoice $24,110 $24,302 $43,873 $44,263 $47,221 $47,602 $46,895 $66,953

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,507
Model Year20132013201320132013201320132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,370$25,420$47,105$47,525$50,705$51,115$50,355$71,795
Adjustments for Features00-4,570-4,695-6,420-6,545-4,720-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$25,420$42,535$42,830$44,285$44,570$45,635$66,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$295$1,750$2,035$3,100$23,990
Total Invoice$24,110$24,302$43,873$44,263$47,221$47,602$46,895$66,953
Adjustments for Features00-4,256-4,373-5,979-6,095-4,396-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,110$24,302$39,617$39,890$41,242$41,507$42,499$62,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$273$1,625$1,890$2,882$22,421

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$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$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
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $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$125      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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$800$800$5,370$5,495$7,220$7,345$5,520$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,570$4,695$6,420$6,545$4,720$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,256-4,373-5,979-6,095-4,396-4,915

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

Model Year20132013
ModelMazda3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in180.7 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150087%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
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 integration100Yes
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
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 integration100Yes
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
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 integration100Yes
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
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 integration100Yes
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%
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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