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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,115

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $27,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,331

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $25,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
TrimsSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,040 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $17,838 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Grand Touring Package 2,460      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Tech Package 1,195      
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Becker Map Pilot   800 800 800
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Proximity key   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Grand Touring Package 2,295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Tech Package 1,028      
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Becker Map Pilot   744 744 744
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Proximity key   605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 5,325 8,030 7,260 2,930
Options (change) 4,743 7,470 6,754 2,726
Destination 750 925 925 925
Total Price $25,115 $52,905 $65,835 $74,755
Total Invoice $23,331 $49,269 $61,294 $69,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,511
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
TrimsSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$25,115$52,905$65,835$74,755
Adjustments for Features0-7,975-9,125-10,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,115$44,930$56,710$64,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$19,775
Total Invoice$23,331$49,269$61,294$69,588
Adjustments for Features0-7,427-8,496-9,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,331$41,842$52,798$60,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,956$18,391

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010201520152015
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
TrimsSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,550$10,525$11,675$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,975$9,125$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,427-8,496-9,355

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102015
ModelMazda3SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in95.7 in
Length180.7 in162.8 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested61549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested61549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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