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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,465

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $47,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,989

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $44,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGLGLMazda3
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $23,895
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $22,862
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Premium 2 Package 6,330    
Lighting Package 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Cargo tray 160 160 75
Obstacle detection, rear 800   495
Blind spot warning system 600    
Heated steering wheel 225 225  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Rear bumper protector     100
Interior ambient lighting     250
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo net     50
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Premium 2 Package 5,887    
Lighting Package 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Cargo tray 149 149 60
Obstacle detection, rear 744   396
Blind spot warning system 558    
Heated steering wheel 209 209  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Rear bumper protector     80
Interior ambient lighting     200
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo net     40
Options (change) 11,750 385 2,695
Options (change) 10,928 358 2,252
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $75,195 $86,560 $27,465
Total Invoice $69,993 $80,562 $25,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,530
Model Year201220122018
ModelGLGLMazda3
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21215/45-18
Total Price$75,195$86,560$27,465
Adjustments for Features-8,030-10,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,165$75,815$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,650$0
Total Invoice$69,993$80,562$25,989
Adjustments for Features-7,474-10,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,519$70,562$25,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,043$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122018
ModelGLGLMazda3
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$12,470$15,185$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,030$10,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,474-10,0000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelGLMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in106.3 in
Length200.6 in175.6 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height72.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192556%
Total Not Requested154044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

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