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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: $25,865

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,781

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $25,045
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $23,961
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Options (change) 8,535 8,535 8,535 8,535 4,955 0
Options (change) 7,939 7,939 7,939 7,939 4,608 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,510 $42,260 $46,860 $47,460 $61,480 $25,865
Total Invoice $35,870 $39,358 $43,636 $44,194 $57,322 $24,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,827
Model Year200620062006200620062015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,510$42,260$46,860$47,460$61,480$25,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,000-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,510$41,035$46,060$45,435$59,480$25,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$20,970$0
Total Invoice$35,870$39,358$43,636$44,194$57,322$24,781
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-1,865-738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,870$38,217$42,891$42,308$55,457$24,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,587$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)     $0
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
HD radio     $50
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,030$3,255$2,830$4,055$4,030$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,000$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-1,865-738

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

Model Year20062015
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length178.4 in180.3 in
Width68.0 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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