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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,800 $52,300 $62,350 $57,100 $93,600 $100,600 $22,900
Base Invoice $48,174 $48,639 $57,986 $53,103 $87,048 $93,558 $21,901
Premium 1 Package 4,380 4,380   4,380      
Lane departure warning 875 875   875 875 875  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620   1,620      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             200
Tech Package             1,400
Universal garage door opener             75
Premium 1 Package 4,073 4,073   4,073      
Lane departure warning 814 814   814 814 814  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507   1,507      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             160
Tech Package             1,204
Universal garage door opener             60
Options (change) 7,895 7,895 1,020 7,895 875 875 1,675
Options (change) 7,343 7,343 949 7,343 814 814 1,424
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 795
Total Price $60,620 $61,120 $64,295 $65,920 $95,400 $102,400 $25,370
Total Invoice $56,442 $56,907 $59,860 $61,371 $88,787 $95,297 $24,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,089
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine195hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6302hp V6 H550hp V8577hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8610, 14610, 14610, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/45-17255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$60,620$61,120$64,295$65,920$95,400$102,400$25,370
Adjustments for Features-5,620-5,620-6,270-5,620-12,620-13,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,000$55,500$58,025$60,300$82,780$89,330$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,025$5,300$27,780$34,330$0
Total Invoice$56,442$56,907$59,860$61,371$88,787$95,297$24,120
Adjustments for Features-5,233-5,233-5,838-5,232-11,745-12,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,209$51,674$54,022$56,139$77,042$83,134$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,813$4,930$25,833$31,925$0

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE250 BlueTECE350E400E400 HybridE63 AMGE63 AMG Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Proximity key  $250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter     $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input      $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Cornering lights    $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers    $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,070$8,070$8,720$8,070$15,070$15,520$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,620$5,620$6,270$5,620$12,620$13,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,233-5,233-5,838-5,232-11,745-12,1630

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

Model Year20152012
ModelE-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length192.1 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested131546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested131546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested131546%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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