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

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

Lowest Total Price: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $24,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $26,500
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Multimedia Package 2,200          
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250        
Smartphone integration   350        
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           325
Door sill trim plates           125
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Multimedia Package 2,046          
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977 977  
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093        
Smartphone integration   326        
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           260
Door sill trim plates           100
Options (change) 11,390 7,640 5,230 5,350 2,760 450
Options (change) 10,594 7,107 4,865 4,977 2,568 360
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,635 $52,492 $59,625 $72,445 $77,455 $27,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,877
Model Year201820182018201820182019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$52,635$52,492$59,625$72,445$77,455$27,870
Adjustments for Features-4,920-4,805-4,905-3,955-4,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,715$47,687$54,720$68,490$72,800$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$28$0$7,033$20,803$25,113$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   $850
Cruise control  $150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   $100
Following distance indicator     $25
G-vectoring control     $100
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning$200$200   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400   $400
Pedestrian detection$50$50   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100   $100
App support$0    $0
Apple CarPlay support $100   $100
Aux input     $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0     
Handwriting recognition$200     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15     
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0     
Navigation system$600     
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 $150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,470$9,355$9,455$8,505$9,205$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$4,805$4,905$3,955$4,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,582-4,449-4,567-3,682-4,3330

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

Model Year20182019
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in107.3 in
Length184.5 in183.5 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested940100%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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