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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,130

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,504

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $56,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelMazda3SLSLSLSL
Trims Grand TouringSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,745 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $23,673 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Technology Package 2,600        
Interior ambient lighting 250        
Universal garage door opener 125        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Obstacle detection, rear 450        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 2,236        
Interior ambient lighting 200        
Universal garage door opener 100        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Obstacle detection, rear 360        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,550 2,250 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 2,996 2,093 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 835 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,130 $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $27,504 $83,882 $106,062 $143,774 $206,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,041
Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelMazda3SLSLSLSL
Trims Grand TouringSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine184hp I4362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$29,130$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-14,330-17,380-22,855-25,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$75,795$96,595$131,670$197,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$55,875$121,225
Total Invoice$27,504$83,882$106,062$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-13,337-16,173-21,265-23,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,504$70,545$89,889$122,509$183,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,344$51,964$112,822

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelMazda3SLSLSLSL
Trims Grand TouringSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Black grille (optional)$0    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$19,205$22,255$27,730$29,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,330$17,380$22,855$25,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,337-16,173-21,265-23,319

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162017
ModelMazda3SL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in101.7 in
Length180.3 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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