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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: $31,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $45,950 $50,950 $65,700
Base Invoice $28,548 $42,734 $47,384 $61,101
Door sill trim plates 150      
Rear spoiler 350      
Lighting Package   1,030 1,030 1,030
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Heating Package   990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
iPod integration   375 375  
Automatic climate control, front   730 730 730
Door sill trim plates 120      
Rear spoiler 280      
Lighting Package   958 958 958
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Heating Package   921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
iPod integration   349 349  
Automatic climate control, front   679 679 679
Options (change) 500 6,825 6,825 5,460
Options (change) 400 6,348 6,348 5,078
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,570 $53,650 $58,650 $73,035
Total Invoice $29,823 $49,957 $54,607 $68,054

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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: $18,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,777
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4228hp V6300hp 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)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,570$53,650$58,650$73,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-4,655-7,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$50,045$53,995$65,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$15,845
Total Invoice$29,823$49,957$54,607$68,054
Adjustments for Features0-3,357-4,334-6,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,823$46,600$50,273$61,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,673$14,796

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

Model Year2018200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
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
Intermittent wipers $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
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 changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
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   
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
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$6,575$10,180$11,230$13,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$4,655$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,357-4,334-6,658

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

Model Year20182009
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

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