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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $44,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $41,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 Ss
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $19,545
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $18,303
Night Package 300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Tech Package       1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Universal garage door opener       75
Night Package 279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Tech Package       1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 2,350 740 0 5,320
Options (change) 2,185 688 0 4,791
Destination 925 925 925 795
Total Price $70,175 $75,765 $108,725 $25,660
Total Invoice $65,327 $70,526 $101,179 $23,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,591
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 Ss
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$70,175$75,765$108,725$25,660
Adjustments for Features-7,355-8,295-12,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,820$67,470$96,280$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$33,460$0
Total Invoice$65,327$70,526$101,179$23,889
Adjustments for Features-6,847-7,721-11,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,480$62,805$89,598$23,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$31,118$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMazda3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 Ss
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,655$10,595$14,745$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,355$8,295$12,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,847-7,721-11,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelCLSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length194.5 in180.7 in
Width74.1 in69.1 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%
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 control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320087%
Total Not Requested47513%

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