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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: $31,420

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $42,900 $46,950 $61,500
Base Invoice $28,548 $39,897 $43,664 $57,195
Rear spoiler 350      
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Heated front seats   690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Navigation system   1,200 1,200  
Entertainment Package   1,700 1,700  
Satellite radio       500
Rear spoiler 280      
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Premium Package   1,116 1,116 1,367
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Heated front seats   642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Navigation system   1,116 1,116  
Entertainment Package   1,581 1,581  
Satellite radio       465
Options (change) 350 7,395 7,395 4,575
Options (change) 280 6,878 6,878 4,255
Destination 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,420 $51,070 $55,120 $68,150
Total Invoice $29,703 $47,550 $51,317 $63,525

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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: $16,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,166
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9380, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,420$51,070$55,120$68,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-2,880-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,420$48,190$52,240$63,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050$15,180
Total Invoice$29,703$47,550$51,317$63,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,681-2,681-4,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,703$44,869$48,636$59,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$14,200

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

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
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   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $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$6,950$9,830$9,830$11,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$2,880$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,681-2,681-4,456

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

Model Year20182006
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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