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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: $27,745

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $9,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $26,500
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power driver seat 600 600        
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  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820 820    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           325
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Power driver seat 558 558        
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  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763 763    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           260
Options (change) 6,925 6,925 6,325 6,325 2,745 325
Options (change) 6,442 6,442 5,884 5,884 2,553 260
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $36,900 $40,650 $44,650 $45,250 $59,270 $27,745

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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: $13,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,366
Model Year200620062006200620062019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,900$40,650$44,650$45,250$59,270$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-1,500-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,900$39,425$44,350$43,725$57,770$23,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,870$0

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

Model Year200620062006200620062019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Following distance indicator     $25
Forward collision warning     $200
G-vectoring control     $100
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane departure warning     $200
Lane keeping assist     $400
Pedestrian detection     $50
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 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for audio system     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $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-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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,155$4,380$3,455$4,680$4,655$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,500$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-1,399-173

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

Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.3 in
Length178.4 in183.5 in
Width68.0 in70.7 in
Height55.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.2 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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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%

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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