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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,965

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,294

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMazda3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $25,545
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $24,438
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Proximity key 650 650      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970   450
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Touring Technology Package         2,600
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Rear bumper protector         100
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Proximity key 605 605      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902   360
Cargo tray 93 93 93 93 60
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Touring Technology Package         2,236
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Rear bumper protector         80
Options (change) 12,590 12,590 5,980 2,050 3,600
Options (change) 11,710 11,710 5,702 1,907 3,036
Destination 925 925 925 925 820
Total Price $63,315 $61,815 $69,805 $101,375 $29,965
Total Invoice $58,949 $57,554 $65,124 $94,344 $28,294

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,430
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMazda3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20215/45-18
Total Price$63,315$61,815$69,805$101,375$29,965
Adjustments for Features-7,760-6,060-8,310-12,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,555$55,755$61,495$88,665$29,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,940$33,110$0
Total Invoice$58,949$57,554$65,124$94,344$28,294
Adjustments for Features-7,225-5,642-7,753-11,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,724$51,912$57,371$82,516$28,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$5,647$30,792$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMazda3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 
RWD $0   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Black grille (optional)    $0
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,460$8,760$11,010$15,410$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,760$6,060$8,310$12,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,225-5,642-7,753-11,8280

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

Model Year20152015
ModelM-ClassMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in175.6 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height70.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested69033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60033%
Total Not Requested120067%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137567%
Total Not Requested69033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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