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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelMazda3CLACLA
TrimsCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $18,303 $29,295 $45,105
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Tech Package 1,835    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Becker Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Tech Package 1,578    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Becker Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 5,320 7,900 7,050
Options (change) 4,791 7,347 6,556
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $25,660 $40,325 $56,475
Total Invoice $23,889 $37,567 $52,586

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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: $10,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,775
Model Year201120152015
ModelMazda3CLACLA
TrimsCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,660$40,325$56,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,190-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$36,135$49,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,525
Total Invoice$23,889$37,567$52,586
Adjustments for Features0-3,903-6,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,889$33,664$46,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,576

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201120152015
ModelMazda3CLACLA
TrimsCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
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
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 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,100$6,290$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,903-6,346

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in182.3 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 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
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-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%

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