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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $57,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $52,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $23,145
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $22,144
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180 495
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097 396
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 7,550 6,790 2,470
Options (change) 7,021 6,258 2,072
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $83,725 $109,315 $26,490
Total Invoice $78,016 $101,849 $25,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,828
Model Year201120112018
ModelCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$83,725$109,315$26,490
Adjustments for Features-5,470-7,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,255$102,245$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$0
Total Invoice$78,016$101,849$25,091
Adjustments for Features-5,097-6,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,919$95,262$25,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,343$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112018
ModelCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Road sign information  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,395$10,995$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,470$7,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,097-6,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,021 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92550%
Total Not Requested92550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested92550%
Total Not Requested92550%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested100038%

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