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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,065

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $32,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,447

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $30,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimsE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $50,490 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $15,805 $46,956 $55,605 $82,677
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Rear spoiler 325 300 300  
Satellite radio 430      
Rear Seat Package   440 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Rear spoiler 260 279 279  
Satellite radio 344      
Rear Seat Package   409 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 4,625 3,080 1,460 0
Options (change) 4,082 2,864 1,357 0
Destination 560 875 875 875
Total Price $22,065 $54,445 $62,125 $89,775
Total Invoice $20,447 $50,695 $57,837 $83,552

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,375
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimsE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM5T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$22,065$54,445$62,125$89,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,160-5,860-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,065$50,285$56,265$83,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980$32,755
Total Invoice$20,447$50,695$57,837$83,552
Adjustments for Features0-3,873-5,456-6,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,447$46,822$52,381$77,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,559$30,462

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

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimsE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  $150
Console without shifter $150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,970$6,130$7,830$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160$5,860$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,873-5,456-6,268

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

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length178.3 in191.7 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested252572%
Total Not Requested100028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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