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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $28,548 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Door sill trim plates 150      
Rear spoiler 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Wind blocker, small   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Door sill trim plates 120      
Rear spoiler 280 326 326  
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Wind blocker, small   326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 500 10,070 5,910 4,120
Options (change) 400 9,366 5,497 3,833
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $31,570 $57,995 $66,035 $77,645
Total Invoice $29,823 $54,001 $61,478 $72,276

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,500
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,570$57,995$66,035$77,645
Adjustments for Features0-9,320-9,120-9,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$48,675$56,915$67,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,200
Total Invoice$29,823$54,001$61,478$72,276
Adjustments for Features0-8,678-8,491-9,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,823$45,323$52,987$63,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,859

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

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Convertible top$3000   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
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
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$4,550$13,870$13,670$14,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,320$9,120$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,678-8,491-9,094

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in95.7 in
Length154.1 in162.8 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height48.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,242 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 SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested31522%

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