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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: $25,720

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda3CLACLA
Trims Grand TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $21,901 $30,132 $46,454
Tech Package 1,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Remote start 350    
Convenience Package   500 500
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Tech Package 1,204    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Remote start 280    
Convenience Package   465 465
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear spoiler   273  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 2,025 8,475 7,325
Options (change) 1,704 7,876 6,812
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $25,720 $41,800 $58,200
Total Invoice $24,400 $38,933 $54,191

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,923
Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda3CLACLA
Trims Grand TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,720$41,800$58,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$36,850$50,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,675
Total Invoice$24,400$38,933$54,191
Adjustments for Features0-4,610-7,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,400$34,323$47,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,722

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220172017
ModelMazda3CLACLA
Trims Grand TouringCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
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
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 
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
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
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$2,425$7,375$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,610-7,146

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122017
ModelMazda3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.3 in
Width69.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
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
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
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
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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