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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: $33,160

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,301

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $26,410
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $24,400
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470 1,650
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
CD changer, remote 430 430 430  
Suspension Package       500
Rear spoiler       350
Aluminum trim       515
Body kit       1,145
Power retractable hardtop       1,840
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367 1,417
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
CD changer, remote 400 400 400  
Suspension Package       430
Rear spoiler       280
Aluminum trim       412
Body kit       916
Power retractable hardtop       1,696
Options (change) 5,425 5,425 5,005 6,000
Options (change) 5,046 5,046 4,655 5,151
Destination 775 775 775 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $49,100 $53,150 $68,580 $33,160
Total Invoice $45,718 $49,485 $63,925 $30,301

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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: $15,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,296
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$49,100$53,150$68,580$33,160
Adjustments for Features-130-130-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,970$53,020$65,700$33,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$16,730$0
Total Invoice$45,718$49,485$63,925$30,301
Adjustments for Features-121-121-2,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,597$49,364$61,240$30,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$15,643$0

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

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar   $200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $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$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,130$2,130$4,880$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$130$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-121-121-2,6850

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

Model Year20062010
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30061%
Total Not Requested19039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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