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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: $25,705

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,608

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
Trims Grand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,745 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $23,673 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Universal garage door opener 125      
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Heated front seats   690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Navigation system   1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package   1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio       500
Universal garage door opener 100      
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Heated front seats   642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Navigation system   1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package   1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio       465
Options (change) 125 7,395 7,395 4,575
Options (change) 100 6,878 6,878 4,255
Destination 835 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,705 $51,070 $55,120 $68,150
Total Invoice $24,608 $47,550 $51,317 $63,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,753
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
Trims Grand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine184hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,705$51,070$55,120$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-3,425-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,705$47,645$51,695$62,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$24,608$47,550$51,317$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,189-3,189-4,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,608$44,361$48,128$58,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$14,200

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
Trims Grand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$8,975$8,975$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$3,425$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,189-3,189-4,964

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162006
ModelMazda3SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length180.3 in160.7 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.49.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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