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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3Mazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $21,805 $23,287
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550      
iPod integration 375 375 375 375    
Wood trim       0    
Tech Package         1,500  
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200 200
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442      
iPod integration 349 349 349 349    
Wood trim       0    
Tech Package         1,290  
Universal garage door opener         60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160 160
Options (change) 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115 1,775 275
Options (change) 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757 1,510 220
Destination 825 825 825 875 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366 $24,110 $24,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,696
Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3Mazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-1,245-2,420-2,695-2,99500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,515$40,040$41,965$58,495$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$18,980$0$50
Total Invoice$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-1,160-2,254-2,510-2,79400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,806$37,293$39,083$54,572$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$17,766$0$192

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

Model Year200820082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3Mazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGi Grand Tourings 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$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,795$3,970$4,245$4,545$1,550$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$2,420$2,695$2,995$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,160-2,254-2,510-2,79400

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

Model Year20082013
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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