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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: $26,530

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $24,745
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $23,673
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 450
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 360
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 10,075 9,305 6,340 950
Options (change) 9,372 8,656 5,898 760
Destination 875 875 875 835
Total Price $53,450 $64,980 $74,715 $26,530
Total Invoice $49,772 $60,495 $69,548 $25,268

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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: $19,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,762
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGs Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$53,450$64,980$74,715$26,530
Adjustments for Features-7,240-8,390-9,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,210$56,590$65,400$26,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0
Total Invoice$49,772$60,495$69,548$25,268
Adjustments for Features-6,742-7,811-8,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,030$52,684$60,877$25,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$17,847$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$10,590$11,740$12,665$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,240$8,390$9,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,742-7,811-8,6710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelSLKMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in106.3 in
Length162.8 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height51.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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