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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: $25,720

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3SLCSLC
Trims Grand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,900 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $21,901 $45,012 $57,056
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Tech Package 1,400    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Remote start 350    
Premium 2 Package   7,500 4,550
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Rear spoiler   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Tech Package 1,204    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Remote start 280    
Premium 2 Package   6,975 4,232
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Rear spoiler   326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 2,025 11,840 5,270
Options (change) 1,704 11,012 4,902
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $25,720 $61,235 $67,615
Total Invoice $24,400 $57,019 $62,953

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,222
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3SLCSLC
Trims Grand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$25,720$61,235$67,615
Adjustments for Features0-12,240-12,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$48,995$55,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,380
Total Invoice$24,400$57,019$62,953
Adjustments for Features0-11,397-11,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,400$45,622$51,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,935

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3SLCSLC
Trims Grand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,925$15,165$15,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,240$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,397-11,396

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length180.9 in162.8 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.810.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
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 Requested145046%
Total Not Requested169054%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
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 Requested125045%
Total Not Requested151555%

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