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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: $25,720

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,390

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Tech Package 1,500            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200          
Universal garage door opener 75 75          
Remote start 350 350          
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350      
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim             0
Tech Package 1,290            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160          
Universal garage door opener 60 60          
Remote start 280 280          
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     326 326      
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,125 625 10,890 10,890 8,560 7,480 4,890
Options (change) 1,790 500 10,128 10,128 7,961 6,956 4,547
Destination 795 795 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $25,720 $25,770 $50,765 $53,262 $60,285 $73,655 $79,065
Total Invoice $24,390 $24,582 $47,277 $49,316 $56,130 $68,564 $73,595

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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: $18,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,187
Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$25,720$25,770$50,765$53,262$60,285$73,655$79,065
Adjustments for Features00-6,120-7,645-8,595-7,270-8,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$25,770$44,645$45,617$51,690$66,385$70,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800
Total Invoice$24,390$24,582$47,277$49,316$56,130$68,564$73,595
Adjustments for Features00-5,700-7,079-8,003-6,768-8,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,390$24,582$41,577$42,237$48,127$61,796$65,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$660$6,550$20,219$23,994

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

Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$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$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$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim      $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
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$2,875$2,875$8,995$10,520$11,470$10,145$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,120$7,645$8,595$7,270$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,700-7,079-8,003-6,768-8,024

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

Model Year20132016
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 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%
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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

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