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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,085

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,098

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3CLACLA
TrimsCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $16,416 $30,411 $46,872
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Rear spoiler 325 300  
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350    
Convenience Package   400 400
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Rear spoiler 260 273  
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280    
Convenience Package   372 372
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 6,900 7,825 6,675
Options (change) 6,032 7,271 6,207
Destination 650 995 995
Total Price $25,085 $41,520 $58,070
Total Invoice $23,098 $38,677 $54,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,543
Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3CLACLA
TrimsCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM5S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,085$41,520$58,070
Adjustments for Features0-6,480-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,085$35,040$48,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,825
Total Invoice$23,098$38,677$54,074
Adjustments for Features0-6,036-8,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,098$32,641$45,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,861

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3CLACLA
TrimsCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,495$8,975$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,480$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,036-8,572

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.3 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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