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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: $27,765

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $54,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,177

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $50,654

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Model Year201320132017
ModelCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $23,145
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $22,144
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Heated steering wheel 490    
Rear spoiler 400    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 495
Folding second row seats 440    
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,100
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Heated steering wheel 456    
Rear spoiler 372    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 396
Folding second row seats 409    
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     946
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 9,640 7,610 3,745
Options (change) 8,966 7,078 3,158
Destination 905 905 875
Total Price $82,545 $104,415 $27,765
Total Invoice $76,831 $97,170 $26,177

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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: $45,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,235
Model Year201320132017
ModelCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$82,545$104,415$27,765
Adjustments for Features-9,045-10,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,500$94,370$27,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,870$0
Total Invoice$76,831$97,170$26,177
Adjustments for Features-8,419-9,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,412$87,822$26,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,410$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132017
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Road sign information  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver 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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$11,920$12,920$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,045$10,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,419-9,3480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132017
ModelCLSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length194.5 in180.3 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights-250No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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