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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 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $60,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $55,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $21,901
Wood trim     0 0  
Tech Package         1,400
Universal garage door opener         75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Wood trim     0 0  
Tech Package         1,204
Universal garage door opener         60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,675
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,424
Destination 925 925 925 925 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775 $25,370
Total Invoice $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547 $24,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,426
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775$25,370
Adjustments for Features-12,330-15,380-20,355-26,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,645$93,595$130,270$193,120$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$56,625$119,475$0
Total Invoice$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547$24,120
Adjustments for Features-11,476-14,313-18,939-24,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,546$87,099$121,207$179,739$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,553$52,661$111,193$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 recliner, passenger seat$100$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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,130$18,180$23,155$29,455$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,330$15,380$20,355$26,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,476-14,313-18,939-24,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelSLMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in103.9 in
Length181.8 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height51.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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