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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: $25,995

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,695

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $50,950 $65,700 $23,145
Base Invoice $42,734 $47,384 $61,101 $22,144
Premium I Package 2,950 2,950    
Heating Package 990 990    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 9,400 9,400 5,460 1,975
Options (change) 8,743 8,743 5,078 1,676
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,225 $61,225 $73,035 $25,995
Total Invoice $52,352 $57,002 $68,054 $24,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,801
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp 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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$56,225$61,225$73,035$25,995
Adjustments for Features-5,215-6,265-6,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,010$54,960$66,520$25,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$52,352$57,002$68,054$24,695
Adjustments for Features-4,856-5,833-6,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,496$51,169$61,983$24,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,487$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand 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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
G-vectoring control   $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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
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$100
Total Value of Features$10,465$11,515$11,765$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$6,265$6,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,856-5,833-6,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
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.2,900 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 SLK300

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested121554%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested121554%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95071%
Total Not Requested39029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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