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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: $33,225

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,149

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,550 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $26,051 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Aluminum trim 515      
Power retractable hardtop 1,900      
Rear spoiler 400 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Wind blocker, small   350 350 350
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Aluminum trim 412      
Power retractable hardtop 1,794      
Rear spoiler 320 326 326  
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Wind blocker, small   326 326 326
Options (change) 4,855 2,190 1,420 1,070
Options (change) 4,278 2,038 1,322 996
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $33,225 $50,115 $61,545 $74,595
Total Invoice $31,149 $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: $13,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,971
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,225$50,115$61,545$74,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-4,680-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$46,300$56,865$68,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,565$22,040
Total Invoice$31,149$46,673$57,303$69,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,553-4,357-5,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,149$43,120$52,946$63,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,826$20,496

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

Model Year2015201620162016
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 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $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$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $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$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$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$6,265$7,130$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815$4,680$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,553-4,357-5,823

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

Model Year20152016
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 Weight2,448 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 SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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