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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: $33,845

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,559

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,100 $43,950 $57,650 $70,900
Base Invoice $25,617 $40,874 $53,615 $65,937
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Aluminum trim 515      
Power retractable hardtop 1,850      
Rear spoiler 400 350 350  
Body kit 1,145      
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Wind blocker, small   350 350 350
Proximity key   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Aluminum trim 412      
Power retractable hardtop 1,747      
Rear spoiler 320 326 326  
Body kit 916      
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Wind blocker, small   326 326 326
Proximity key   605 605 605
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Options (change) 5,950 4,990 4,220 2,480
Options (change) 5,147 4,643 3,927 2,308
Destination 795 925 925 925
Total Price $33,845 $49,865 $62,795 $74,305
Total Invoice $31,559 $46,442 $58,467 $69,170

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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: $12,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,446
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,845$49,865$62,795$74,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-4,840-6,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,845$46,175$57,955$67,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,780$21,550
Total Invoice$31,559$46,442$58,467$69,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,437-4,506-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,559$43,005$53,961$63,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,956$20,040

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

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height 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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$5,190$6,340$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690$4,840$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,437-4,506-6,125

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

Model Year20122015
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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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