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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,825

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,939

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCX-3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $24,990
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $24,283
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 495
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             175
Door sill trim plates             100
Universal garage door opener             125
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 396
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             140
Door sill trim plates             80
Universal garage door opener             100
Options (change) 12,480 11,510 12,480 11,510 9,680 11,020 895
Options (change) 11,608 10,706 11,608 10,706 9,004 10,250 716
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 940
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,155 $47,605 $51,375 $50,815 $51,130 $72,525 $26,825
Total Invoice $44,847 $44,336 $47,842 $47,321 $47,614 $67,630 $25,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,887
Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCX-3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8146hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/50-18
Total Price$48,155$47,605$51,375$50,815$51,130$72,525$26,825
Adjustments for Features-3,220-2,695-4,920-4,395-3,420-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,935$44,910$46,455$46,420$47,710$68,605$26,825
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,695$0
Total Invoice$44,847$44,336$47,842$47,321$47,614$67,630$25,939
Adjustments for Features-2,999-2,510-4,582-4,093-3,185-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,848$41,826$43,260$43,228$44,429$63,975$25,939
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$22,149$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCX-3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rollover sensor      $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
App support      $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,220$6,695$8,920$8,395$7,420$7,920$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$2,695$4,920$4,395$3,420$3,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,999-2,510-4,582-4,093-3,185-3,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in101.2 in
Length180.7 in168.3 in
Width69.7 in69.6 in
Height56.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.444.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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