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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: $27,765

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,177

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $22,144 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100        
Premium Equipment Package 1,600        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Obstacle detection, rear 495 970 970 970 970
Interior ambient lighting 250        
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package   2,700      
Interior Package   2,300 2,300    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300    
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Lighting Package     800 800 800
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim       0  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946        
Premium Equipment Package 1,376        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Obstacle detection, rear 396 902 902 902 902
Interior ambient lighting 200        
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium Package   2,511      
Interior Package   2,139 2,139    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279    
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Lighting Package     744 744 744
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 3,745 14,950 13,050 13,040 10,450
Options (change) 3,158 13,903 12,136 12,127 9,718
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,765 $54,275 $62,565 $77,865 $83,275
Total Invoice $26,177 $50,540 $58,250 $72,479 $77,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,524
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$27,765$54,275$62,565$77,865$83,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,270-9,220-7,770-8,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,765$48,005$53,345$70,095$74,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,340$22,090$26,350
Total Invoice$26,177$50,540$58,250$72,479$77,510
Adjustments for Features0-5,839-8,584-7,233-8,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,177$44,701$49,666$65,246$69,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,965$20,545$24,507

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

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25    
G-vectoring control$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
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
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 
Black grille (optional)$0    
Body kit  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Road sign information$75    
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
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, driver 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
Total Value of Features$4,275$10,545$13,495$12,045$13,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,270$9,220$7,770$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,839-8,584-7,233-8,302

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

Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.8 in
Length180.3 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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