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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: $31,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,814

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataSLCSLC
TrimGrand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,065 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $28,427 $45,012 $57,056
Door sill trim plates 150    
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Proximity key 130    
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Door sill trim plates 120    
Rear spoiler 280 326  
Proximity key 112    
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 630 13,940 7,370
Options (change) 512 12,965 6,855
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $31,570 $63,335 $69,715
Total Invoice $29,814 $58,972 $64,906

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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: $18,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,616
Model Year201720182018
ModelMX-5 MiataSLCSLC
TrimGrand TouringSLC300AMG SLC43
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,570$63,335$69,715
Adjustments for Features0-13,470-13,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$49,865$56,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,380
Total Invoice$29,814$58,972$64,906
Adjustments for Features0-12,542-12,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,814$46,430$52,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,935

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

Model Year201720182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual tilt 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,550$18,020$18,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,470$13,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,542-12,541

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

Model Year20172018
ModelMX-5 MiataSLC
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in95.7 in
Length154.1 in162.8 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height48.6 in51.3 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.610.1 ft3

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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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170034%
Total Not Requested324066%
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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested150033%
Total Not Requested306567%

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