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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3 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 Year200620062016
ModelCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $24,745
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $23,673
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 450
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Satellite radio 699 699  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Heated front seats 690    
Universal garage door opener     125
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 360
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Satellite radio 650 650  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Heated front seats 642    
Universal garage door opener     100
Options (change) 6,029 5,339 575
Options (change) 5,607 4,965 460
Destination 775 775 835
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $73,004 $94,414 $26,155
Total Invoice $68,039 $87,978 $24,968

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,896
Model Year200620062016
ModelCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$73,004$94,414$26,155
Adjustments for Features-4,480-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,524$88,984$26,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$68,039$87,978$24,968
Adjustments for Features-4,175-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,864$82,918$24,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,054$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062016
ModelCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $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$7,105$8,055$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$5,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,175-5,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelCLSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.3 in
Length193.0 in180.3 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height54.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.4 ft3

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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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