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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $24,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019200820082008
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
TrimPremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,500 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995  
iPod integration   375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715  
iPod integration   349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Options (change) 450 7,790 7,790 2,815
Options (change) 360 7,243 7,243 2,617
Destination 920 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,870 $52,815 $58,115 $68,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,269
Model Year2019200820082008
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
TrimPremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine186hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,870$52,815$58,115$68,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-2,800-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$51,065$55,315$65,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$14,475

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2019200820082008
ModelMazda3SLKSLKSLK
TrimPremiumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Following distance indicator$25   
Forward collision warning$200   
G-vectoring control$100   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
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$150
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$8,825$10,575$11,625$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$2,800$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,629-2,607-2,470

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20192008
ModelMazda3SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.3 in95.7 in
Length183.5 in160.7 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height56.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.29.8 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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127543%
Total Not Requested171557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127543%
Total Not Requested171557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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