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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,580

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $48,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,668

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $45,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
TrimsCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $16,094 $66,309 $88,257
Grand Touring Package 2,705    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 325 400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Grand Touring Package 2,522    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 260 372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 6,795 840 0
Options (change) 5,979 781 0
Destination 595 875 875
Total Price $24,580 $73,015 $95,775
Total Invoice $22,668 $67,965 $89,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,199
Model Year200720122012
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
TrimsCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$24,580$73,015$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,625-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,580$65,390$88,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,660
Total Invoice$22,668$67,965$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-7,098-7,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,668$60,867$81,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,076

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200720122012
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
TrimsCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$570$8,195$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,625$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,098-7,189

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20072012
ModelMazda3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length178.3 in194.5 in
Width69.1 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.3 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
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested345087%
Total Not Requested50013%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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