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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: $28,880

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,304

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelMazda3SLKSLK
Trims Grand TouringSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,745 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $23,673 $40,478 $52,289
Technology Package 2,600    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 970 970
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Distronic Plus Package   2,950 2,950
Special order charge   250 250
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   350 350
Proximity key   650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Technology Package 2,236    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 902 902
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Distronic Plus Package   2,744 2,744
Special order charge   233 233
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Rear spoiler   326 326
Proximity key   605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Options (change) 3,300 13,550 12,780
Options (change) 2,796 12,605 11,889
Destination 835 925 925
Total Price $28,880 $58,000 $69,930
Total Invoice $27,304 $54,008 $65,103

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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: $20,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,286
Model Year201620142014
ModelMazda3SLKSLK
Trims Grand TouringSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine184hp I4201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,880$58,000$69,930
Adjustments for Features0-9,040-10,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,880$48,960$59,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$27,304$54,008$65,103
Adjustments for Features0-8,418-9,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,304$45,590$55,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,026

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201620142014
ModelMazda3SLKSLK
Trims Grand TouringSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
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
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$12,615$13,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,040$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,418-9,487

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20162014
ModelMazda3SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in95.7 in
Length180.3 in162.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,242 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 SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%

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