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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: $15,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $26,500
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
iPod integration 380 380 380 380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
Door sill trim plates         125
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
iPod integration 353 353 353 353  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         260
Door sill trim plates         100
Options (change) 8,250 8,250 6,255 3,885 450
Options (change) 7,672 7,672 5,817 3,612 360
Destination 875 875 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,115 $45,025 $47,120 $65,060 $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: $18,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,006
Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$43,115$45,025$47,120$65,060$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-400-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,115$43,850$45,670$64,660$25,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,555$21,545$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112019
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
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 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
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, 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$150$150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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 
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$4,905$6,080$6,355$5,305$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$400$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-373-128

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

Model Year20112019
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.3 in
Length182.3 in183.5 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.2 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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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