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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,130

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,504

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trims Grand TouringE350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,745 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $23,673 $46,314 $52,629
Technology Package 2,600    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Technology Package 2,236    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 3,550 12,050 12,050
Options (change) 2,996 11,207 11,207
Destination 835 875 875
Total Price $29,130 $62,725 $69,515
Total Invoice $27,504 $58,396 $64,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,264
Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trims Grand TouringE350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,130$62,725$69,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,045-6,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$56,680$63,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$27,504$58,396$64,711
Adjustments for Features0-5,628-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,504$52,768$58,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trims Grand TouringE350E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$9,045$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,045$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,628-6,000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length180.3 in185.0 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in55.0 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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