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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: $27,640

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $70,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,077

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $64,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $23,145
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $22,144
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0   0  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package             1,100
Premium Equipment Package             1,600
Cargo net             50
Door sill trim plates             125
Interior ambient lighting             250
Obstacle detection, rear             495
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0   0  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package             946
Premium Equipment Package             1,376
Cargo net             40
Door sill trim plates             100
Interior ambient lighting             200
Obstacle detection, rear             396
Options (change) 3,390 3,440 3,440 2,950 0 0 3,620
Options (change) 3,153 3,200 3,200 2,744 0 0 3,058
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $97,645 $98,345 $100,345 $144,855 $163,805 $215,005 $27,640
Total Invoice $90,944 $91,595 $93,455 $134,849 $152,584 $200,165 $26,077

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,687
Model Year2013201320132013201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20215/45-18
Total Price$97,645$98,345$100,345$144,855$163,805$215,005$27,640
Adjustments for Features-8,855-10,555-8,805-12,655-18,105-18,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,790$87,790$91,540$132,200$145,700$196,800$27,640
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,750$44,410$57,910$109,010$0
Total Invoice$90,944$91,595$93,455$134,849$152,584$200,165$26,077
Adjustments for Features-8,247-9,831-8,200-11,781-16,865-16,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,697$81,764$85,255$123,068$135,719$183,217$26,077
Cost Above Minimum$933$0$3,491$41,304$53,955$101,453$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$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$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator      $25
G-vectoring control      $100
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$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$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
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$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support      $0
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Road sign information      $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$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$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$13,280$14,980$13,230$17,080$22,530$22,630$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,855$10,555$8,805$12,655$18,105$18,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,247-9,831-8,200-11,781-16,865-16,9480

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight4,631 lb.2,900 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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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