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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,810

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008202020202020
ModelSLKSLKSLKCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $30,310 $35,135 $37,155
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410      
Heating Package 980 980        
iPod integration 375 375 375      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720      
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates       400 400 400
Lighting Package 939 939 939      
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311      
Heating Package 911 911        
iPod integration 349 349 349      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659      
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670      
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116      
Illuminated door sill trim plates       320 320 320
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 400 400 400
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 320 320 320
Destination 875 875 875 1,100 1,100 1,100
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $31,810 $36,635 $38,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,428
Model Year200820082008202020202020
ModelSLKSLKSLKCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8187hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$54,015$59,315$70,800$31,810$36,635$38,655
Adjustments for Features-550-1,600-1,8500-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,465$57,715$68,950$31,810$34,935$36,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0$3,125$5,145

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200820082008202020202020
ModelSLKSLKSLKCX-5CX-5CX-5
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Following distance indicator   $25$25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
G-vectoring control   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power lumbar 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$9,975$11,025$11,275$9,425$11,125$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$1,600$1,850$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-512-1,490-1,7240-66-62

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082020
ModelSLKCX-5
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in106.2 in
Length160.7 in179.1 in
Width70.4 in72.5 in
Height51.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft359.6 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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested121541%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested121541%
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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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