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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $35,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,950 $60,300 $26,500
Premium 3 Package 10,500 7,100  
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium 3 Package 9,765 6,603  
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 14,490 7,820 450
Options (change) 13,476 7,273 360
Destination 925 925 920
Total Price $63,365 $69,045 $27,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,786
Model Year201720172019
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$63,365$69,045$27,870
Adjustments for Features-10,665-10,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,700$58,680$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,980$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172019
ModelSLCSLCMazda3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
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
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
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 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$14,815$14,515$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,665$10,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,929-9,6490

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172019
ModelSLCMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in107.3 in
Length162.8 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft313.2 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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested297555%
Total Not Requested246545%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested297562%
Total Not Requested179038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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