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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,260

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,909

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3GLC
Trims Grand TouringGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,400 $38,950
Base Invoice $22,378 $36,224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,400  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Remote start 350  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Premium Package   720
Blind spot warning system   550
Lighting Package   1,390
Interior Package   2,500
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,204  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Remote start 280  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Premium Package   670
Blind spot warning system   512
Lighting Package   1,293
Interior Package   2,325
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 2,065 8,610
Options (change) 1,736 8,009
Destination 795 925
Total Price $26,260 $48,485
Total Invoice $24,909 $45,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,281
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3GLC
Trims Grand TouringGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4241hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$26,260$48,485
Adjustments for Features0-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,260$39,930
Total Invoice$24,909$45,158
Adjustments for Features0-7,968
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,909$37,190

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3GLC
Trims Grand TouringGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,968

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3GLC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.1 in
Length177.4 in183.3 in
Width69.1 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in64.5 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested114064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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