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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,270

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,917

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEMazda3
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $23,400
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $22,378
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830          
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             200
Tech Package             1,400
Universal garage door opener             75
Rear bumper protector             50
Remote start             350
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562          
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             160
Tech Package             1,204
Universal garage door opener             60
Rear bumper protector             40
Remote start             280
Options (change) 7,560 7,560 2,110 2,110 0 0 2,075
Options (change) 7,032 7,032 1,963 1,963 0 0 1,744
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $60,985 $59,585 $67,635 $64,800 $100,875 $108,025 $26,270
Total Invoice $56,782 $55,480 $62,966 $60,044 $93,879 $100,528 $24,917

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,049
Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEMazda3
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21205/50-17
Total Price$60,985$59,585$67,635$64,800$100,875$108,025$26,270
Adjustments for Features-8,395-6,895-9,320-9,270-13,495-14,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,590$52,690$58,315$55,530$87,380$93,880$26,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,790$41,290$0
Total Invoice$56,782$55,480$62,966$60,044$93,879$100,528$24,917
Adjustments for Features-7,816-6,420-8,677-8,590-12,559-13,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,966$49,060$54,289$51,454$81,320$87,365$24,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$5,323$2,488$32,354$38,399$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEMazda3
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD $0     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500 
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 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,620$9,120$11,545$11,495$15,720$16,370$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,395$6,895$9,320$9,270$13,495$14,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,816-6,420-8,677-8,590-12,559-13,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelGLEMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length189.1 in177.4 in
Width75.8 in69.1 in
Height70.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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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