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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: $27,645

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,081

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $22,144 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100        
Premium Equipment Package 1,600        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Interior ambient lighting 250        
Remote start 550        
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Rear spoiler   350      
Heated steering wheel   250      
Head-up display (HUD)   990 990 990 990
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850   850
Heated front seats   580      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Advanced Lighting Package       1,050  
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946        
Premium Equipment Package 1,376        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Interior ambient lighting 200        
Remote start 440        
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Rear spoiler   326      
Heated steering wheel   233      
Head-up display (HUD)   921 921 921 921
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791   791
Heated front seats   539      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Advanced Lighting Package       977  
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 3,625 10,940 9,330 9,800 7,010
Options (change) 3,062 10,177 8,679 9,116 6,521
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $27,645 $52,185 $63,725 $76,895 $81,705
Total Invoice $26,081 $48,605 $59,336 $71,584 $76,057

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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: $19,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,592
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$27,645$52,185$63,725$76,895$81,705
Adjustments for Features0-5,295-7,920-7,570-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,645$46,890$55,805$69,325$74,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,915$22,435$27,345
Total Invoice$26,081$48,605$59,336$71,584$76,057
Adjustments for Features0-4,932-7,375-7,047-6,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,081$43,673$51,961$64,537$69,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,288$20,864$25,430

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

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelMazda3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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$100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
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
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
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
Surround sound$250  $250$250
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 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights   $50 
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150 
LED headlights   $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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 steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $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$3,975$9,270$11,895$11,545$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295$7,920$7,570$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,932-7,375-7,047-6,954

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

Model Year20172018
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.17.4 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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested140060%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

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