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

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

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $64,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $59,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $17,535
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $16,416
Grand Touring Package         2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Navigation system         1,750
Satellite radio         430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Universal garage door opener         75
Cargo net         40
Grand Touring Package         2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Navigation system         1,505
Satellite radio         344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Universal garage door opener         60
Cargo net         32
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,265
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,524
Destination 875 875 875 875 650
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $88,575 $130,875 $148,075 $197,875 $24,450
Total Invoice $82,506 $121,985 $137,981 $184,295 $22,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,408
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12156hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20205/50-17
Total Price$88,575$130,875$148,075$197,875$24,450
Adjustments for Features-8,060-13,760-19,360-19,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,515$117,115$128,715$178,590$24,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,600$48,200$98,075$0
Total Invoice$82,506$121,985$137,981$184,295$22,590
Adjustments for Features-7,508-12,825-18,040-17,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,998$109,160$119,941$166,334$22,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,162$44,943$91,336$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
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$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,230$15,930$21,530$21,455$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,060$13,760$19,360$19,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,508-12,825-18,040-17,9610

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

Model Year20082008
ModelS-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length205.0 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275085%
Total Not Requested50015%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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