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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,952

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelCLACLAMazda3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $16,880
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $15,805
Convenience Package 500 500  
Interior Package 1,650    
Premium Package 2,350 2,350  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300   325
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Convenience Package 465 465  
Interior Package 1,535    
Premium Package 2,186 2,186  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 273   260
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 8,475 7,325 6,375
Options (change) 7,876 6,812 5,587
Destination 925 925 560
Total Price $41,800 $58,200 $23,815
Total Invoice $38,933 $54,191 $21,952

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,014
Model Year201720172006
ModelCLACLAMazda3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$41,800$58,200$23,815
Adjustments for Features-7,480-10,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,320$48,070$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0
Total Invoice$38,933$54,191$21,952
Adjustments for Features-6,967-9,4320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,966$44,759$21,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,793$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172006
ModelCLACLAMazda3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Color seat belts $0 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,675$12,325$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,480$10,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,967-9,4320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172006
ModelCLAMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in178.3 in
Width70.0 in69.1 in
Height56.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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