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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,080

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,908

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $24,745
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $23,673
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 500
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 400
Destination 875 875 875 835
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $26,080
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $24,908

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,358
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$26,080
Adjustments for Features-5,400-6,450-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,615$52,865$64,100$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$24,908
Adjustments for Features-5,028-6,005-6,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,266$49,217$59,750$24,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,484$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,550$10,600$10,850$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$6,450$6,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,028-6,005-6,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
ModelSLKMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length160.7 in180.3 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height51.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 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
6.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested142548%
Total Not Requested156552%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested142548%
Total Not Requested156552%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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