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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: $22,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

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

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $28,548 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Door sill trim plates 150      
Rear spoiler 350 350 350  
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Lighting Package   1,390 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
Door sill trim plates 120      
Rear spoiler 280 326 326  
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Lighting Package   1,293 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) 500 9,730 8,960 6,020
Options (change) 400 9,052 8,336 5,601
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $31,570 $54,180 $66,110 $75,870
Total Invoice $29,823 $50,455 $61,550 $70,626

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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: $14,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,466
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataSLKSLKSLK
TrimGrand TouringSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,570$54,180$66,110$75,870
Adjustments for Features0-7,695-8,845-9,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$46,485$57,265$66,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780$19,615
Total Invoice$29,823$50,455$61,550$70,626
Adjustments for Features0-7,166-8,235-9,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,823$43,289$53,315$61,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,026$18,242

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

Model Year2018201420142014
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$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
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
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Convertible top$3000   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$4,750$12,445$13,595$14,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,695$8,845$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,166-8,235-9,095

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

Model Year20182014
ModelMX-5 MiataSLK
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in95.7 in
Length154.1 in162.8 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height48.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.610.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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