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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: $29,130

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,504

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3CLACLA
Trims Grand TouringCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $31,500 $48,500
Base Invoice $23,673 $29,295 $45,105
Technology Package 2,600    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 970 970
Universal garage door opener 125    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Technology Package 2,236    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 902 902
Universal garage door opener 100    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 3,550 13,250 12,400
Options (change) 2,996 12,322 11,531
Destination 835 925 925
Total Price $29,130 $45,675 $61,825
Total Invoice $27,504 $42,542 $57,561

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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: $12,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,889
Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3CLACLA
Trims Grand TouringCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,130$45,675$61,825
Adjustments for Features0-4,455-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$41,220$54,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,525
Total Invoice$27,504$42,542$57,561
Adjustments for Features0-4,149-6,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,504$38,393$50,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,576

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3CLACLA
Trims Grand TouringCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$7,580$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,149-6,592

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162015
ModelMazda3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
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%

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