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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,115

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $34,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,791

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $23,145
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $22,144
Premium Package 2,950 3,550    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 1,100 495
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Premium Package 2,744 3,302    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 1,023 396
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004  
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Options (change) 9,735 8,145 4,595 2,095
Options (change) 9,054 7,575 4,273 1,772
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $60,560 $67,320 $88,870 $26,115
Total Invoice $56,376 $62,662 $82,822 $24,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,998
Model Year2006200620062017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$60,560$67,320$88,870$26,115
Adjustments for Features-1,705-3,480-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,855$63,840$85,990$26,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,985$27,135$0
Total Invoice$56,376$62,662$82,822$24,791
Adjustments for Features-1,587-3,239-2,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,789$59,423$80,138$24,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,634$25,349$0

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

Model Year2006200620062017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,280$8,055$7,455$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$3,480$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,587-3,239-2,6840

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

Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length189.7 in180.3 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested137550%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested137550%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested180088%

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