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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: $29,605

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $22,568 $24,654
Lighting Package 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 430  
CD changer, remote 430 430 430    
Suspension Package       500  
Premium Package       1,250  
Rear spoiler       350 350
Aluminum trim       435 435
CD changer, in-dash       500 500
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Lighting Package 921 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 344  
CD changer, remote 400 400 400    
Suspension Package       430  
Premium Package       1,074  
Rear spoiler       280 280
Aluminum trim       348 348
CD changer, in-dash       400 400
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 2,610 2,610 2,610 4,610 2,430
Options (change) 2,428 2,428 2,428 3,792 1,944
Destination 775 775 775 560 560
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,285 $50,335 $66,185 $29,605 $29,690
Total Invoice $43,100 $46,867 $61,698 $26,920 $27,158

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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: $12,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,255
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$46,285$50,335$66,185$29,605$29,690
Adjustments for Features-4,215-4,215-7,18000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,070$46,120$59,005$29,605$29,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,935$0$85
Total Invoice$43,100$46,867$61,698$26,920$27,158
Adjustments for Features-3,925-3,925-6,69300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,175$42,942$55,005$26,920$27,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$15,830$0$238

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

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar   $200$200
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats  $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, 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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,940$8,940$11,905$4,725$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$4,215$7,180$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,925-3,925-6,69300

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

Model Year20062006
ModelSLKMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in91.7 in
Length160.7 in157.3 in
Width70.4 in67.7 in
Height51.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft35.3 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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