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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: $24,720

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,579

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
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    
Lighting Package 1,030 1,030 1,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 730 730 730  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Premium I Package 2,744 2,744    
Heating Package 921 921    
Lighting Package 958 958 958  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 679 679 679  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 6,420 6,420 2,480 700
Options (change) 5,972 5,972 2,307 560
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,245 $58,245 $70,055 $24,720
Total Invoice $49,581 $54,231 $65,283 $23,579

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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: $23,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,904
Model Year2009200920092018
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)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$53,245$58,245$70,055$24,720
Adjustments for Features-5,475-6,525-6,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,770$51,720$63,280$24,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,510$0
Total Invoice$49,581$54,231$65,283$23,579
Adjustments for Features-5,098-6,075-6,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,483$48,156$58,969$23,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$14,486$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092018
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 
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 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $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 
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 
Total Value of Features$10,425$11,475$11,725$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$6,525$6,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,098-6,075-6,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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