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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,245

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $33,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,835

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $30,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGLCMazda3
TrimAMG GLC43MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,900 $24,000
Base Invoice $51,057 $22,952
Premium 2 Package 2,350  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim 0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Premium 2 Package 2,186  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Wood trim 0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 4,770 2,450
Options (change) 4,438 2,088
Destination 925 795
Total Price $60,595 $27,245
Total Invoice $56,420 $25,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,371
Model Year20172012
ModelGLCMazda3
TrimAMG GLC43MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$60,595$27,245
Adjustments for Features-10,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,625$27,245
Total Invoice$56,420$25,835
Adjustments for Features-10,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,206$25,835

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelGLCMazda3
TrimAMG GLC43MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,145$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelGLCMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in103.9 in
Length183.3 in177.4 in
Width74.4 in69.1 in
Height64.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64048%
Total Not Requested69052%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested197589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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