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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: $25,165

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $67,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,310

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $63,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000 $18,135
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $16,989
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.           1,335
Grand Touring Package           2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           200
Cargo net           40
Universal garage door opener           75
Navigation system           1,950
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.           1,148
Grand Touring Package           2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           160
Cargo net           32
Universal garage door opener           60
Navigation system           1,677
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 6,360
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 5,651
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 670
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $92,875 $95,525 $139,875 $161,525 $211,975 $25,165
Total Invoice $86,505 $88,970 $130,215 $150,462 $197,345 $23,310

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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: $58,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,761
Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12156hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20205/50-17
Total Price$92,875$95,525$139,875$161,525$211,975$25,165
Adjustments for Features-9,055-9,155-15,005-21,680-21,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,820$86,370$124,870$139,845$190,295$25,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$41,050$56,025$106,475$0
Total Invoice$86,505$88,970$130,215$150,462$197,345$23,310
Adjustments for Features-8,434-8,527-13,969-20,195-20,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,071$80,443$116,246$130,267$177,161$23,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$38,175$52,196$99,090$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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$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 collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Lane departure prevention   $150$150 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
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$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
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$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
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$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,155$11,255$17,105$23,780$23,780$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,055$9,155$15,005$21,680$21,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,434-8,527-13,969-20,195-20,1840

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

Model Year20112009
ModelS-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300086%
Total Not Requested50014%

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