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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: $29,130

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $34,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,504

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMazda3SLCSLC
Trims Grand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,745 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $23,673 $45,012 $57,056
Technology Package 2,600    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Rear spoiler   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Technology Package 2,236    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Rear spoiler   326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 3,550 13,940 7,370
Options (change) 2,996 12,965 6,855
Destination 835 995 995
Total Price $29,130 $63,335 $69,715
Total Invoice $27,504 $58,972 $64,906

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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: $22,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,188
Model Year201620182018
ModelMazda3SLCSLC
Trims Grand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine184hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,130$63,335$69,715
Adjustments for Features0-12,115-12,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$51,220$57,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,380
Total Invoice$27,504$58,972$64,906
Adjustments for Features0-11,280-11,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,504$47,692$53,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,935

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201620182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Roll bar $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
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  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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, driver 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$3,950$16,065$16,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,115$12,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,280-11,279

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length180.3 in162.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.1 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 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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested220045%
Total Not Requested274055%
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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested200044%
Total Not Requested256556%

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