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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: $26,050

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $67,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,201

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $62,984

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Model Year201720172017201720172011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65s
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $19,545
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $18,303
Rear spoiler 500 500   500    
Grand Touring Package           3,210
Tech Package           1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           200
Cargo net           40
Universal garage door opener           75
Remote start           350
Rear spoiler 465 465   465    
Grand Touring Package           2,993
Tech Package           1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           160
Cargo net           32
Universal garage door opener           60
Remote start           280
Options (change) 500 500 0 500 0 5,710
Options (change) 465 465 0 465 0 5,103
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $98,025 $93,982 $145,625 $173,875 $229,925 $26,050
Total Invoice $91,228 $87,185 $135,496 $161,888 $214,042 $24,201

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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: $57,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,053
Model Year201720172017201720172011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65s
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12167hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20205/50-17
Total Price$98,025$93,982$145,625$173,875$229,925$26,050
Adjustments for Features-10,580-10,705-15,655-28,205-28,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,445$83,277$129,970$145,670$201,470$26,050
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$46,693$62,393$118,193$0
Total Invoice$91,228$87,185$135,496$161,888$214,042$24,201
Adjustments for Features-9,846-9,931-14,566-26,261-26,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,382$77,254$120,930$135,627$187,553$24,201
Cost Above Minimum$4,128$0$43,676$58,373$110,299$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMazda3
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65s
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500 
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
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
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 legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
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 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,555$14,680$19,630$32,180$32,430$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,580$10,705$15,655$28,205$28,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,846-9,931-14,566-26,261-26,4890

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

Model Year20172011
ModelS-ClassMazda3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in103.9 in
Length206.5 in180.7 in
Width74.8 in69.1 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.8 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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested332590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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