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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: $60,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $55,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620132013
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3Mazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $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 0 1,775 275
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,510 220
Destination 925 925 925 925 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547 $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: $48,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,529
Model Year201620162016201620132013
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3Mazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-12,230-15,280-20,255-26,55500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,745$93,695$130,370$193,220$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$56,625$119,475$0$50
Total Invoice$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-11,383-14,220-18,846-24,71500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,639$87,192$121,300$179,832$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,553$52,661$111,193$0$192

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162016201620132013
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3Mazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$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$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$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$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$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $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$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats    $300$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$15,055$18,105$23,080$29,380$2,825$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,230$15,280$20,255$26,555$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,383-14,220-18,846-24,71500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162013
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 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 spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested162594%
Total Not Requested1006%

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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