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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $72,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $67,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $23,145
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $22,144
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 495
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Equipment Package         1,600
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 396
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Equipment Package         1,376
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Options (change) 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,640 2,470
Options (change) 1,525 1,525 1,525 1,525 2,072
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $99,115 $138,315 $134,415 $192,315 $26,490
Total Invoice $92,329 $128,876 $125,249 $179,096 $25,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,845
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12184hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$99,115$138,315$134,415$192,315$26,490
Adjustments for Features-12,230-13,930-13,080-14,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,885$124,385$121,335$178,285$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$92,329$128,876$125,249$179,096$25,091
Adjustments for Features-11,393-12,979-12,188-13,0660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,936$115,897$113,061$166,030$25,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$32,125$85,094$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
G-vectoring control    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags    $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$17,580$19,280$18,430$19,380$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,230$13,930$13,080$14,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,393-12,979-12,188-13,0660

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelSLMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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