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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: $32,015

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,385

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelMX-5 MiataSLCSLC
TrimGrand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,410 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $24,400 $45,012 $57,056
Premium Package 1,650    
Suspension Package 500    
Aluminum trim 515    
Power retractable hardtop 1,840    
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Premium 2 Package     4,550
Premium Package 1,417    
Suspension Package 430    
Aluminum trim 412    
Power retractable hardtop 1,696    
Rear spoiler 280 326  
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Premium 2 Package     4,232
Options (change) 4,855 4,340 5,270
Options (change) 4,235 4,037 4,902
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $32,015 $53,735 $67,615
Total Invoice $29,385 $50,044 $62,953

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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: $15,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,647
Model Year201020182018
ModelMX-5 MiataSLCSLC
TrimGrand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,015$53,735$67,615
Adjustments for Features0-6,455-9,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$47,280$58,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,740
Total Invoice$29,385$50,044$62,953
Adjustments for Features0-6,012-8,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,385$44,032$54,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,988

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

Model Year201020182018
ModelMX-5 MiataSLCSLC
TrimGrand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height 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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,850$8,305$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,455$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,012-8,933

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

Model Year20102018
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested37514%
Total Not Requested239086%

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