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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: $25,115

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $41,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,331

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $38,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelSLCMazda3
TrimAMG SLC43s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,300 $19,040
Base Invoice $56,079 $17,838
Premium 2 Package 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Tech Package   1,195
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Premium 2 Package 4,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Tech Package   1,028
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 5,720 5,325
Options (change) 5,320 4,743
Destination 925 750
Total Price $66,945 $25,115
Total Invoice $62,324 $23,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,412
Model Year20172010
ModelSLCMazda3
TrimAMG SLC43s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$66,945$25,115
Adjustments for Features-12,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,505$25,115
Total Invoice$62,324$23,331
Adjustments for Features-11,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,743$23,331

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172010
ModelSLCMazda3
TrimAMG SLC43s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,540$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172010
ModelSLCMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length162.8 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height51.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested171558%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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