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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $47,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $43,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSMazda3Mazda3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 Si Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $21,805 $23,287
Night Package 300 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500 500      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900        
Lane departure warning 875 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Tech Package       1,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Night Package 279 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465 465      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767        
Lane departure warning 814 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Tech Package       1,290  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Options (change) 4,015 2,115 875 1,775 275
Options (change) 3,734 1,967 814 1,510 220
Destination 925 925 925 795 795
Total Price $72,490 $77,890 $110,700 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $67,481 $72,503 $103,016 $24,110 $24,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,059
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSMazda3Mazda3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 Si Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$72,490$77,890$110,700$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-7,855-8,695-12,79500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,635$69,195$97,905$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,560$33,270$0$50
Total Invoice$67,481$72,503$103,016$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-7,312-8,094-11,90700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,169$64,409$91,109$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,240$30,940$0$192

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSMazda3Mazda3
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 Si Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$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$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  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
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$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 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$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$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$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$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$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$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$10,280$11,120$15,220$2,425$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,855$8,695$12,795$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,312-8,094-11,90700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172013
ModelCLSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length194.5 in180.9 in
Width74.1 in69.1 in
Height55.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.2 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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150087%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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