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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: $25,725

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $32,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,885

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $30,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMazda3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $19,540
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $18,305
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Cargo tray 100 100 100 100 60
Proximity key 650 650      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Moonroof and Bose Package         1,395
Tech Package         1,195
Grand Touring Package         2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Universal garage door opener         75
Rear bumper protector         50
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Cargo tray 93 93 93 93 48
Proximity key 605 605      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Moonroof and Bose Package         1,200
Tech Package         1,028
Grand Touring Package         2,294
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Universal garage door opener         60
Rear bumper protector         40
Options (change) 8,820 8,820 2,210 100 5,435
Options (change) 8,204 8,204 2,056 93 4,830
Destination 925 925 925 925 750
Total Price $59,545 $58,045 $66,035 $99,425 $25,725
Total Invoice $55,443 $54,048 $61,478 $92,530 $23,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,868
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMazda3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$59,545$58,045$66,035$99,425$25,725
Adjustments for Features-7,185-5,485-8,135-13,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,360$52,560$57,900$85,990$25,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,540$33,630$0
Total Invoice$55,443$54,048$61,478$92,530$23,885
Adjustments for Features-6,690-5,107-7,574-12,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,753$48,941$53,904$80,027$23,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$5,151$31,274$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMazda3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGs
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 
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
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 warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$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 
App support$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
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, 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$8,735$7,035$9,685$14,985$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,185$5,485$8,135$13,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,690-5,107-7,574-12,5030

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

Model Year20152010
ModelM-ClassMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length189.1 in177.4 in
Width75.2 in69.1 in
Height70.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested91544%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested91544%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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