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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: $30,090

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,460

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK250SLK350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $25,995
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $24,869
Distronic Plus Package 2,950 2,950  
Special order charge 250 250  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 450
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Touring Technology Package     2,600
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Distronic Plus Package 2,744 2,744  
Special order charge 233 233  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 360
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Touring Technology Package     2,236
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 13,550 12,780 3,300
Options (change) 12,605 11,889 2,796
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $58,000 $69,930 $30,090
Total Invoice $54,008 $65,103 $28,460

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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: $19,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,108
Model Year201420142014
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK250SLK350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$58,000$69,930$30,090
Adjustments for Features-7,990-9,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,010$60,790$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0
Total Invoice$54,008$65,103$28,460
Adjustments for Features-7,440-8,5090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,568$56,594$28,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142014
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK250SLK350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
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 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,615$13,765$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,990$9,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,440-8,5090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
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.2,800 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

Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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