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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $79,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112019
ModelSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $26,500
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Wood trim   0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Door sill trim plates       125
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139  
Wood trim   0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Door sill trim plates       100
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 450
Options (change) 2,139 2,139 2,139 360
Destination 875 875 875 920
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $107,075 $144,825 $204,525 $27,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,653
Model Year2011201120112019
ModelSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12186hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$107,075$144,825$204,525$27,870
Adjustments for Features-10,520-11,870-13,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,555$132,955$191,205$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$94,650$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120112019
ModelSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGPremium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250$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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
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
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  $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$100
Total Value of Features$19,120$20,470$21,920$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,520$11,870$13,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,799-11,059-12,4030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112019
ModelSLMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in107.3 in
Length180.4 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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