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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: $26,240

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $34,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,891

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $23,145
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $22,144
Premium 3 Package 3,790 3,790  
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490  
Premium 1 Package 3,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Premium 3 Package 3,525 3,525  
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175  
Premium 1 Package 3,153    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 13,160 9,000 2,220
Options (change) 12,239 8,370 1,872
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $61,085 $69,125 $26,240
Total Invoice $56,874 $64,351 $24,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,356
Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4302hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT9T7M6
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$61,085$69,125$26,240
Adjustments for Features-10,340-10,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,745$58,985$26,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$0
Total Invoice$56,874$64,351$24,891
Adjustments for Features-9,627-9,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,247$54,911$24,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162018
ModelSLKSLKMazda3
TrimSLK300SLK350Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Analog clock$25$25 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Total Value of Features$14,840$14,640$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,340$10,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,627-9,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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.2,900 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 SLK300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested125037%
Total Not Requested215063%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested26511%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested125037%
Total Not Requested215063%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested210089%
Total Not Requested26511%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2008%

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