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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: $25,745

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $23,145
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $22,144
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Equipment Package         1,600
Door sill trim plates         125
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Equipment Package         1,376
Door sill trim plates         100
Options (change) 9,795 9,795 7,645 5,825 1,725
Options (change) 9,108 9,108 7,109 5,416 1,476
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,570 $45,320 $47,520 $65,100 $25,745
Total Invoice $40,580 $42,208 $44,254 $60,750 $24,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,554
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$43,570$45,320$47,520$65,100$25,745
Adjustments for Features-570-1,745-2,020-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,000$43,575$45,500$63,730$25,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,500$20,730$0
Total Invoice$40,580$42,208$44,254$60,750$24,495
Adjustments for Features-531-1,625-1,881-1,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,049$40,583$42,373$59,472$24,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,324$19,423$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
G-vectoring control    $100
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
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 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,820$5,995$6,270$5,620$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$1,745$2,020$1,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-531-1,625-1,881-1,2780

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

Model Year20092017
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.4 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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