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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $46,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $42,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3CLSCLS
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $60,357 $80,538
Tech Package 1,500      
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Navigation system     1,240 1,240
Heated front seats     690  
Tech Package 1,290      
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Navigation system     1,153 1,153
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 1,775 275 4,929 4,239
Options (change) 1,510 220 4,584 3,942
Destination 795 795 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $25,370 $25,420 $71,904 $93,314
Total Invoice $24,110 $24,302 $67,016 $86,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,334
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3CLSCLS
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$25,370$25,420$71,904$93,314
Adjustments for Features00-4,905-5,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$25,420$66,999$87,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$20,460
Total Invoice$24,110$24,302$67,016$86,955
Adjustments for Features00-4,572-5,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,110$24,302$62,444$81,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$19,055

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3CLSCLS
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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 with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $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$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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, 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$1,750$1,750$6,655$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,905$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,572-5,456

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132006
ModelMazda3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length180.9 in193.0 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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