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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,085

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $42,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,098

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $39,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3SLC
TrimsAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $17,535 $61,350
Base Invoice $16,416 $57,056
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Rear spoiler 325  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Remote start 350  
Premium 2 Package   4,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Rear spoiler 260  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Remote start 280  
Premium 2 Package   4,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 6,900 5,270
Options (change) 6,032 4,902
Destination 650 995
Total Price $25,085 $67,615
Total Invoice $23,098 $62,953

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,964
Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3SLC
TrimsAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine156hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM5T9
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,085$67,615
Adjustments for Features0-14,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,085$52,695
Total Invoice$23,098$62,953
Adjustments for Features0-13,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,098$49,062

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3SLC
TrimsAMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$17,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,891

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length178.3 in162.8 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested185079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested184067%

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