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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: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $33,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,952

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $31,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $16,880
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $15,805
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Rear spoiler 350 350   325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Grand Touring Package       2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Navigation system       1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Satellite radio       430
Universal garage door opener       75
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Rear spoiler 326 326   260
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Grand Touring Package       2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Navigation system       1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Satellite radio       344
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 9,720 5,560 3,770 6,375
Options (change) 9,040 5,171 3,507 5,587
Destination 925 925 925 560
Total Price $57,645 $65,685 $77,295 $23,815
Total Invoice $53,675 $61,152 $71,950 $21,952

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,414
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8160hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$57,645$65,685$77,295$23,815
Adjustments for Features-12,145-11,945-12,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,500$53,740$64,850$23,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,350$0
Total Invoice$53,675$61,152$71,950$21,952
Adjustments for Features-11,309-11,121-11,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,366$50,031$60,366$21,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,665$18,000$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$100 
Total Value of Features$14,420$14,220$14,720$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,145$11,945$12,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,309-11,121-11,5840

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelSLKMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length162.8 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height51.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested130055%
Total Not Requested106545%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested111574%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested130055%
Total Not Requested106545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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