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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSLCSLCMX-5 Miata
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $30,195
Base Invoice $45,012 $57,056 $28,548
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350   350
Door sill trim plates     150
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326   280
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 13,940 7,370 500
Options (change) 12,965 6,855 400
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $63,335 $69,715 $31,570
Total Invoice $58,972 $64,906 $29,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,607
Model Year201820182018
ModelSLCSLCMX-5 Miata
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4362hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$63,335$69,715$31,570
Adjustments for Features-13,470-13,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,865$56,245$31,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,380$0
Total Invoice$58,972$64,906$29,823
Adjustments for Features-12,542-12,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,430$52,365$29,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,935$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelSLCSLCMX-5 Miata
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,020$18,020$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,470$13,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,542-12,5410

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

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in90.9 in
Length162.8 in154.1 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height51.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170034%
Total Not Requested324066%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested150033%
Total Not Requested306567%

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