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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: $17,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009200920092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Tech Package 1,500          
Universal garage door opener 75 75        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200        
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570  
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Wood trim           0
Tech Package 1,290          
Universal garage door opener 60 60        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160        
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460  
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,775 275 9,145 9,145 6,995 5,175
Options (change) 1,510 220 8,504 8,504 6,505 4,812
Destination 795 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $25,370 $25,420 $42,920 $44,670 $46,870 $64,450
Total Invoice $24,110 $24,302 $39,976 $41,604 $43,650 $60,146

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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: $16,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,497
Model Year201320132009200920092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,370$25,420$42,920$44,670$46,870$64,450
Adjustments for Features00-1,470-2,645-2,920-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$25,420$41,450$42,025$43,950$62,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$575$2,500$20,730
Total Invoice$24,110$24,302$39,976$41,604$43,650$60,146
Adjustments for Features00-1,369-2,463-2,719-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,110$24,302$38,607$39,141$40,931$58,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$534$2,324$19,421

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

Model Year201320132009200920092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote window/roof operation  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,500$3,970$5,145$5,420$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,470$2,645$2,920$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,369-2,463-2,719-2,118

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

Model Year20132009
ModelMazda3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in182.3 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested182572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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