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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: $26,155

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $46,849

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,968

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $43,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
Trims Grand TouringCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $23,673 $60,357 $80,538
Universal garage door opener 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 1,100 1,100
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  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 1,023 1,023
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) 575 6,029 5,339
Options (change) 460 5,607 4,965
Destination 835 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $26,155 $73,004 $94,414
Total Invoice $24,968 $68,039 $87,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,896
Model Year201620062006
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
Trims Grand TouringCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,155$73,004$94,414
Adjustments for Features0-4,480-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$68,524$88,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,460
Total Invoice$24,968$68,039$87,978
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,968$63,864$82,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,054

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201620062006
ModelMazda3CLSCLS
Trims Grand TouringCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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, 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, driver seat $100$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$2,625$7,105$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,175-5,060

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162006
ModelMazda3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length180.3 in193.0 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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