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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: $29,105

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,520

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 1,250        
Suspension Package 500        
Aluminum trim 435 435      
Rear spoiler 350 350 350 350  
Body kit 1,145 1,145      
Satellite radio 430        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Wind blocker, small     350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     770    
Premium Package 1,074        
Suspension Package 430        
Aluminum trim 348 348      
Rear spoiler 280 280 326 326  
Body kit 916 916      
Satellite radio 344        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Wind blocker, small     326 326 326
Leather seating surfaces     716    
Options (change) 4,110 1,930 2,190 1,420 1,070
Options (change) 3,392 1,544 2,038 1,322 996
Destination 560 560 925 925 925
Total Price $29,105 $29,190 $50,115 $61,545 $74,595
Total Invoice $26,520 $26,758 $46,673 $57,303 $69,439

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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: $12,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,293
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4170hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$29,105$29,190$50,115$61,545$74,595
Adjustments for Features00-8,440-9,305-10,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,105$29,190$41,675$52,240$63,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$10,565$22,190
Total Invoice$26,520$26,758$46,673$57,303$69,439
Adjustments for Features00-7,860-8,664-9,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,520$26,758$38,813$48,639$59,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$9,826$20,638

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

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $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$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$4,675$13,115$13,980$15,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,440$9,305$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,860-8,664-9,988

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

Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase91.7 in95.7 in
Length157.3 in162.8 in
Width67.7 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,242 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

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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