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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,960

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,604

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSLCSLC
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $45,012 $57,056
Premium Package 1,250      
Suspension Package 500      
Aluminum trim 435 435    
Rear spoiler 350 350 350  
Satellite radio 430      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Leather seating surfaces     770  
Premium Package 1,074      
Suspension Package 430      
Aluminum trim 348 348    
Rear spoiler 280 280 326  
Satellite radio 344      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Leather seating surfaces     716  
Options (change) 2,965 785 1,840 720
Options (change) 2,476 628 1,712 670
Destination 560 560 995 995
Total Price $27,960 $28,045 $51,235 $63,065
Total Invoice $25,604 $25,842 $47,719 $58,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,811
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSLCSLC
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4170hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,960$28,045$51,235$63,065
Adjustments for Features00-9,990-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$28,045$41,245$51,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$10,540
Total Invoice$25,604$25,842$47,719$58,721
Adjustments for Features00-9,304-10,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,604$25,842$38,415$48,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$9,803

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSLCSLC
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,800$14,790$16,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,990$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9,304-10,503

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataSLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase91.7 in95.7 in
Length157.3 in162.8 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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