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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: $25,720

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,390

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3Mazda3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 Si Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $21,805 $23,287
Premium 1 Package 1,300 1,300          
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050          
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625   625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 580 580          
Rear spoiler 350 350          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310 310          
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700        
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Premium 3 Package       2,450      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           200 200
Tech Package           1,500  
Universal garage door opener           75 75
Remote start           350 350
Premium 1 Package 1,209 1,209          
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907          
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581   581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 539 539          
Rear spoiler 326 326          
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288 288          
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651        
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Premium 3 Package       2,279      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           160 160
Tech Package           1,290  
Universal garage door opener           60 60
Remote start           280 280
Options (change) 7,415 7,415 5,145 7,240 2,825 2,125 625
Options (change) 6,896 6,896 4,785 6,734 2,627 1,790 500
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $47,840 $50,347 $58,070 $73,365 $76,550 $25,720 $25,770
Total Invoice $44,556 $46,605 $54,070 $68,295 $71,256 $24,390 $24,582

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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: $17,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,481
Model Year2017201720172017201720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3Mazda3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 Si Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$47,840$50,347$58,070$73,365$76,550$25,720$25,770
Adjustments for Features-5,030-6,555-7,805-8,220-7,35500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,810$43,792$50,265$65,145$69,195$25,720$25,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,455$22,335$26,385$0$50
Total Invoice$44,556$46,605$54,070$68,295$71,256$24,390$24,582
Adjustments for Features-4,685-6,068-7,267-7,652-6,84600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,871$40,537$46,803$60,643$64,410$24,390$24,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$6,932$20,772$24,539$0$192

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMazda3Mazda3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 Si Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   
Power trunk closer   $350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start     $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0 $0$0
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player   $0   
Handwriting recognition   $200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive   $15   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25   
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$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$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$8,355$9,880$11,130$11,545$10,680$3,325$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$6,555$7,805$8,220$7,355$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,685-6,068-7,267-7,652-6,84600

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

Model Year20172013
ModelC-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in103.9 in
Length184.5 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in69.1 in
Height56.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested94061%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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