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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $21,805 $23,287
Premium 1 Package 3,390        
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Tech Package       1,500  
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Premium 1 Package 3,153        
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Tech Package       1,290  
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Options (change) 9,720 5,560 3,770 1,775 275
Options (change) 9,040 5,171 3,507 1,510 220
Destination 925 925 925 795 795
Total Price $57,645 $65,685 $77,295 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $53,675 $61,152 $71,950 $24,110 $24,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,403
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$57,645$65,685$77,295$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-9,840-9,640-10,29000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,805$56,045$67,005$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,200$0$50
Total Invoice$53,675$61,152$71,950$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-9,162-8,975-9,57800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,513$52,177$62,372$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,859$0$192

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
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  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
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$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$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$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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, 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$12,065$11,865$12,515$2,225$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,840$9,640$10,290$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,162-8,975-9,57800

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162013
ModelSLKMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in103.9 in
Length162.8 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height51.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested31522%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150087%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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