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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: $26,010

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelCLACLAMazda3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $19,545
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $18,303
Convenience Package 500 500  
Premium Package 2,350 2,350  
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Interior Package 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300    
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     3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,835
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Convenience Package 465 465  
Premium Package 2,186 2,186  
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Interior Package 1,535    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 273    
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     2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Tech Package     1,578
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Options (change) 8,475 7,325 5,670
Options (change) 7,876 6,812 5,071
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $41,800 $58,200 $26,010
Total Invoice $38,933 $54,191 $24,169

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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: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,107
Model Year201720172011
ModelCLACLAMazda3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4375hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$41,800$58,200$26,010
Adjustments for Features-5,000-7,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,800$50,475$26,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,675$0
Total Invoice$38,933$54,191$24,169
Adjustments for Features-4,657-7,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,276$46,998$24,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,722$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172011
ModelCLACLAMazda3
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Color seat belts $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$7,750$10,475$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$7,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,657-7,1930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
ModelCLAMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length182.3 in180.7 in
Width70.0 in69.1 in
Height56.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.8 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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