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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: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $46,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $43,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
TrimsCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $16,989 $60,357 $80,538
Grand Touring Package 2,760    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Navigation system 1,950 1,240 1,240
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
CD changer, in-dash   430 430
Satellite radio   699 699
Heated front seats   690  
Grand Touring Package 2,574    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Navigation system 1,677 1,153 1,153
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
CD changer, in-dash   400 400
Satellite radio   650 650
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 6,320 4,279 3,589
Options (change) 5,619 3,980 3,338
Destination 670 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $25,125 $71,254 $92,664
Total Invoice $23,278 $66,412 $86,351

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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: $39,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,188
Model Year200920062006
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
TrimsCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$25,125$71,254$92,664
Adjustments for Features0-6,380-7,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$64,874$85,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$23,278$66,412$86,351
Adjustments for Features0-5,946-6,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,278$60,466$79,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920062006
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
TrimsCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$875$7,255$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,946-6,831

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length178.3 in193.0 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.2 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.8 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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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