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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: $29,040

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,477

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800 $25,045
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $23,961
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Wood trim       0  
Touring Technology Package         2,600
Door sill trim plates         125
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902 360
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Wood trim       0  
Touring Technology Package         2,236
Door sill trim plates         100
Options (change) 13,920 13,920 11,120 12,460 3,175
Options (change) 12,947 12,947 10,343 11,589 2,696
Destination 905 905 905 905 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $50,175 $53,775 $53,425 $74,865 $29,040
Total Invoice $46,728 $50,076 $49,750 $69,808 $27,477

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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: $16,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,599
Model Year20132013201320132015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
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$50,175$53,775$53,425$74,865$29,040
Adjustments for Features-4,995-6,845-5,145-5,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,180$46,930$48,280$69,170$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,100$23,990$0
Total Invoice$46,728$50,076$49,750$69,808$27,477
Adjustments for Features-4,652-6,374-4,791-5,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,076$43,702$44,959$64,498$27,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,626$2,883$22,422$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
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, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Black grille (optional)    $0
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
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 
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,820$8,670$6,970$7,520$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,995$6,845$5,145$5,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,652-6,374-4,791-5,3100

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

Model Year20132015
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,855 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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