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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: $30,340

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $59,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $55,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172014
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $25,995
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $24,869
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Wood trim     0 0  
Touring Technology Package         2,600
Interior ambient lighting         250
Universal garage door opener         125
Door sill trim plates         125
Obstacle detection, rear         450
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Wood trim     0 0  
Touring Technology Package         2,236
Interior ambient lighting         200
Universal garage door opener         100
Door sill trim plates         100
Obstacle detection, rear         360
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 2,250 0 3,550
Options (change) 2,093 2,093 2,093 0 2,996
Destination 925 925 925 925 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075 $30,340
Total Invoice $83,882 $106,062 $143,774 $206,686 $28,660

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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: $46,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,862
Model Year20172017201720172014
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12184hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
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)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075$30,340
Adjustments for Features-13,280-16,330-21,805-24,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,845$97,645$132,720$198,070$30,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,225$0
Total Invoice$83,882$106,062$143,774$206,686$28,660
Adjustments for Features-12,360-15,196-20,288-22,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,522$90,866$123,486$184,344$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,344$51,964$112,822$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017201720172014
ModelSLSLSLSLMazda3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
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 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
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 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
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 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $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
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$19,105$22,155$27,630$29,830$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,280$16,330$21,805$24,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,360-15,196-20,288-22,3420

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172014
ModelSLMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in180.3 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height51.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.2,800 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 SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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