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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: $30,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,908

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $24,745
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $23,673
Multimedia Package 2,890 2,890  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Multimedia Package 2,688 2,688  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 8,030 8,030 500
Options (change) 7,469 7,469 400
Destination 875 875 835
Total Price $56,555 $62,205 $26,080
Total Invoice $52,658 $57,913 $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: $25,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,662
Model Year201120112016
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$56,555$62,205$26,080
Adjustments for Features-5,465-6,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,090$55,690$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$52,658$57,913$24,908
Adjustments for Features-5,088-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,570$51,848$24,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112016
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,765$10,815$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,465$6,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,088-6,0650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112016
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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested85041%
Total Not Requested121559%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 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
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 Requested85041%
Total Not Requested121559%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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