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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: $30,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $65,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,708

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs Grand Touring
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 $25,995
Base Invoice $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370 $24,869
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Touring Technology Package           2,600
Cargo net           60
Universal garage door opener           125
Door sill trim plates           125
Interior ambient lighting           250
Obstacle detection, rear           450
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Touring Technology Package           2,236
Cargo net           48
Universal garage door opener           100
Door sill trim plates           100
Interior ambient lighting           200
Obstacle detection, rear           360
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 0 3,610
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 2,744 0 0 3,044
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 795
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $95,825 $98,475 $142,825 $161,525 $211,975 $30,400
Total Invoice $89,249 $91,714 $132,959 $150,462 $197,345 $28,708

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,832
Model Year201120112011201120112014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20215/45-18
Total Price$95,825$98,475$142,825$161,525$211,975$30,400
Adjustments for Features-6,130-6,230-12,080-16,955-16,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,695$92,245$130,745$144,570$195,020$30,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$41,050$54,875$105,325$0
Total Invoice$89,249$91,714$132,959$150,462$197,345$28,708
Adjustments for Features-5,709-5,802-11,246-15,794-15,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,540$85,912$121,713$134,668$181,560$28,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$38,173$51,128$98,020$0

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

Model Year201120112011201120112014
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGs Grand Touring
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
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$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 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
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   
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based     $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0
Black grille (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
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  $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, 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, driver 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   
Total Value of Features$11,580$11,680$17,530$22,405$22,405$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,130$6,230$12,080$16,955$16,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,709-5,802-11,246-15,794-15,7850

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

Model Year20112014
ModelS-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in180.3 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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