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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,285

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $30,310 $35,135 $37,155
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500          
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        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700 700 700   400 400 400
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970 475 475 475
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      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325          
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        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669      
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651 651 651   320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902 380 380 380
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      
Options (change) 13,180 12,210 13,180 12,210 10,380 11,020 875 875 875
Options (change) 12,259 11,357 12,259 11,357 9,655 10,250 700 700 700
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 1,100 1,100 1,100
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $48,855 $48,305 $52,075 $51,515 $51,830 $72,525 $32,285 $37,110 $39,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,328
Model Year201220122012201220122012202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8187hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$48,855$48,305$52,075$51,515$51,830$72,525$32,285$37,110$39,130
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-1,125-1,205-2,905-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,330$48,305$49,850$49,815$51,105$71,400$31,080$34,205$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,095$0$3,125$5,145

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220122012201220122012202020202020
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700   $1700$1700
FWD      $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250   
Power liftgate      $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Following distance indicator      $25$25$25
Forward collision warning      $200$200$200
G-vectoring control      $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane keeping assist      $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor      $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Rear wiper      $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25$25
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   
Chronometer     $100   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights      $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750$750$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      
Door sill trim plates     $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75$75$75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50   
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   
Total Value of Features$5,495$4,970$7,195$6,670$5,695$6,095$6,175$7,875$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$1,125$1,205$2,905$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,049-67-141-134

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122020
ModelC-ClassCX-5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in106.2 in
Length180.7 in179.1 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.459.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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