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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: $28,840

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,317

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $25,045
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $23,961
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480  
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Lighting Package       800 800  
Wood trim         0  
Touring Technology Package           2,600
Door sill trim plates           125
Interior ambient lighting           250
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376  
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Lighting Package       744 744  
Wood trim         0  
Touring Technology Package           2,236
Door sill trim plates           100
Interior ambient lighting           200
Options (change) 14,130 14,130 11,800 11,520 8,930 2,975
Options (change) 13,141 13,141 10,974 10,713 8,304 2,536
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,005 $56,502 $63,525 $77,695 $83,105 $28,840
Total Invoice $50,290 $52,329 $59,143 $72,321 $77,352 $27,317

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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: $18,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,832
Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$54,005$56,502$63,525$77,695$83,105$28,840
Adjustments for Features-6,595-8,120-9,070-8,395-9,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,410$48,382$54,455$69,300$73,360$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,045$21,890$25,950$0
Total Invoice$50,290$52,329$59,143$72,321$77,352$27,317
Adjustments for Features-6,141-7,520-8,444-7,814-9,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,149$44,809$50,699$64,507$68,282$27,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$6,550$20,358$24,133$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based     $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Black grille (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights   $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,320$11,845$12,795$12,120$13,470$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,595$8,120$9,070$8,395$9,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,141-7,520-8,444-7,814-9,0700

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

Model Year20162015
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in106.3 in
Length184.5 in180.3 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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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