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

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

Lowest Total Price: $25,410

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $65,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,152

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelMazda3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trims Grand TouringS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $22,900 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $21,901 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Tech Package 1,400        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200        
Cargo net 40        
Tech Package 1,204        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160        
Cargo net 32        
Options (change) 1,715 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,456 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $25,410 $91,225 $135,225 $151,325 $202,825
Total Invoice $24,152 $84,971 $126,031 $141,004 $188,899

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,109
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelMazda3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trims Grand TouringS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine167hp I4382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$25,410$91,225$135,225$151,325$202,825
Adjustments for Features0-6,130-12,030-17,430-17,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,410$85,095$123,195$133,895$185,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,100$48,800$100,375
Total Invoice$24,152$84,971$126,031$141,004$188,899
Adjustments for Features0-5,710-11,212-16,241-16,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,152$79,261$114,819$124,763$172,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,558$45,502$93,475

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

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelMazda3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trims Grand TouringS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
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, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,025$9,155$15,055$20,455$20,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130$12,030$17,430$17,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,710-11,212-16,241-16,163

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

Model Year20122009
ModelMazda3S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in124.6 in
Length180.9 in205.0 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft316.3 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%

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