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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $30,195
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $28,548
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wind blocker, small 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler 350 350   350
Door sill trim plates       150
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Wind blocker, small 326 326 326  
Rear spoiler 326 326   280
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 10,070 5,910 4,120 500
Options (change) 9,366 5,497 3,833 400
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $57,995 $66,035 $77,645 $31,570
Total Invoice $54,001 $61,478 $72,276 $29,823

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,500
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$57,995$66,035$77,645$31,570
Adjustments for Features-9,320-9,120-9,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,675$56,915$67,875$31,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$19,200$0
Total Invoice$54,001$61,478$72,276$29,823
Adjustments for Features-8,678-8,491-9,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,323$52,987$63,182$29,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,859$0

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

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
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
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$100$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$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Convertible top   $3000
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
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$25$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$100 
Total Value of Features$13,870$13,670$14,320$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,320$9,120$9,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,678-8,491-9,0940

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in90.9 in
Length162.8 in154.1 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height51.2 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 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 SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested39016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested31522%

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