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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,140

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,477

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,844

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Model Year201720172017
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,950 $60,300 $23,145
Base Invoice $44,594 $56,079 $22,144
Premium 3 Package 10,500 7,100  
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350    
Leather seating surfaces 770    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,100
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Premium 3 Package 9,765 6,603  
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326    
Leather seating surfaces 716    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     946
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 14,840 7,820 4,120
Options (change) 13,802 7,273 3,458
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $63,715 $69,045 $28,140
Total Invoice $59,321 $64,277 $26,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,053
Model Year201720172017
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$63,715$69,045$28,140
Adjustments for Features-11,590-11,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,125$57,955$28,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,830$0
Total Invoice$59,321$64,277$26,477
Adjustments for Features-10,791-10,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,530$53,953$26,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,423$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172017
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$16,240$15,740$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,590$11,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,791-10,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017
ModelSLCMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length162.8 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested202537%
Total Not Requested341563%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested202542%
Total Not Requested274058%

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 only750Yes
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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