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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: $31,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,662

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,065 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $28,427 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Door sill trim plates 150      
Rear spoiler 350      
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Door sill trim plates 120      
Rear spoiler 280      
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
iPod integration   349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Options (change) 500 8,990 8,990 5,425
Options (change) 400 8,359 8,359 5,044
Destination 835 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,400 $54,015 $59,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $29,662 $50,294 $55,222 $65,995

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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: $16,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,320
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,400$54,015$59,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-5,705-6,755-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,400$48,310$52,560$63,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$29,662$50,294$55,222$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,312-6,289-6,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,662$44,982$48,933$59,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,483

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

Model Year2016200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 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 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   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Roll bar$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Convertible top$3000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $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 
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
Total Value of Features$5,775$11,480$12,530$12,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,705$6,755$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,312-6,289-6,530

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

Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in95.7 in
Length154.1 in160.7 in
Width68.3 in70.4 in
Height48.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.69.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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