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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: $28,140

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,477

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $23,145
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $22,144
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 700 700      
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Wood trim     0 0  
Advanced Lighting Package       1,500  
Front sport buckets       2,500  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         1,100
Premium Equipment Package         1,600
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear         495
Remote start         550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 651 651      
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Wood trim     0 0  
Advanced Lighting Package       1,395  
Front sport buckets       2,325  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         946
Premium Equipment Package         1,376
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Obstacle detection, rear         396
Remote start         440
Options (change) 9,540 9,540 3,710 4,720 4,120
Options (change) 8,874 8,874 3,451 4,390 3,458
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $63,485 $69,435 $76,305 $110,115 $28,140
Total Invoice $59,113 $64,646 $71,034 $102,477 $26,477

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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: $29,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,100
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20215/45-18
Total Price$63,485$69,435$76,305$110,115$28,140
Adjustments for Features-5,945-7,645-8,445-10,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,540$61,790$67,860$100,020$28,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$10,320$42,480$0
Total Invoice$59,113$64,646$71,034$102,477$26,477
Adjustments for Features-5,536-7,118-7,862-9,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,577$57,528$63,172$93,082$26,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$9,595$39,505$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMazda3
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 $0
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
G-vectoring control    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 $200 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
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 
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$9,870$11,570$12,370$14,020$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,945$7,645$8,445$10,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,536-7,118-7,862-9,3950

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

Model Year20182017
ModelE-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in180.3 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested165040%
Total Not Requested247560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested165040%
Total Not Requested247560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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