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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: $27,590

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $61,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,037

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $56,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Grand 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 $23,145
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $22,144
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Wood trim     0 0  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         1,100
Premium Equipment Package         1,600
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear         495
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Wood trim     0 0  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         946
Premium Equipment Package         1,376
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Obstacle detection, rear         396
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 3,570
Options (change) 2,744 2,744 2,744 0 3,018
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $88,925 $111,925 $153,575 $219,775 $27,590
Total Invoice $82,766 $104,156 $142,890 $204,547 $26,037

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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: $49,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,137
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12184hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$88,925$111,925$153,575$219,775$27,590
Adjustments for Features-11,380-14,430-19,405-23,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,545$97,495$134,170$196,070$27,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,950$56,625$118,525$0
Total Invoice$82,766$104,156$142,890$204,547$26,037
Adjustments for Features-10,592-13,428-18,055-22,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,174$90,728$124,835$182,484$26,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,554$52,661$110,310$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Grand 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    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel    $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 
911 assist    $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
G-vectoring control    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$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 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
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 
Black grille (optional)    $0
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 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
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 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$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 
Road sign information    $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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  $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
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, driver 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  
Total Value of Features$16,630$19,680$24,655$28,955$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,380$14,430$19,405$23,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,592-13,428-18,055-22,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162017
ModelSLMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.8 in106.3 in
Length181.8 in180.3 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height51.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%

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