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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: $12,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006200620062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Tech Package 1,500            
Universal garage door opener 75 75          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200          
Power driver seat     600 600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790 790
Navigation system     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Tech Package 1,290            
Universal garage door opener 60 60          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160          
Power driver seat     558 558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735 735
Navigation system     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Options (change) 1,775 275 8,315 8,315 7,715 7,715 4,955
Options (change) 1,510 220 7,734 7,734 7,176 7,176 4,608
Destination 795 795 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,370 $25,420 $38,290 $42,040 $46,040 $46,640 $61,480
Total Invoice $24,110 $24,302 $35,665 $39,153 $42,873 $43,431 $57,322

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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: $12,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,457
Model Year2013201320062006200620062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,370$25,420$38,290$42,040$46,040$46,640$61,480
Adjustments for Features00-105-1,330-405-1,630-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$25,420$38,185$40,710$45,635$45,010$59,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,490
Total Invoice$24,110$24,302$35,665$39,153$42,873$43,431$57,322
Adjustments for Features00-98-1,239-377-1,518-1,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,110$24,302$35,567$37,914$42,496$41,913$55,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,072

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

Model Year2013201320062006200620062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Rear side airbags      $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
HD radio$50$50     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$1,875$1,875$1,980$3,205$2,280$3,505$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$105$1,330$405$1,630$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments00-98-1,239-377-1,518-1,683

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

Model Year20132006
ModelMazda3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length180.9 in178.4 in
Width69.1 in68.0 in
Height57.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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