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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $79,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $73,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelSLSLSLMazda3Mazda3
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $21,805 $23,287
Wood trim   0 0    
Tech Package       1,500  
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Wood trim   0 0    
Tech Package       1,290  
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,775 275
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,510 220
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0 0
Total Price $104,775 $142,525 $202,225 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $97,593 $132,791 $188,313 $24,110 $24,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,634
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelSLSLSLMazda3Mazda3
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$104,775$142,525$202,225$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-13,795-15,145-16,59500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,980$127,380$185,630$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$94,650$0$50
Total Invoice$97,593$132,791$188,313$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-12,849-14,111-15,45300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,744$118,680$172,860$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,936$88,116$0$192

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelSLSLSLMazda3Mazda3
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,995$18,345$19,795$3,200$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,795$15,145$16,595$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,849-14,111-15,45300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112013
ModelSLMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in103.9 in
Length180.4 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height51.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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