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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: $31,250

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,542

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
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 $30,065
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $28,427
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470  
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200    
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700    
Heated front seats 690 690    
Satellite radio     500  
Rear spoiler       350
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367  
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116    
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581    
Heated front seats 642 642    
Satellite radio     465  
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 7,395 7,395 4,575 350
Options (change) 6,878 6,878 4,255 280
Destination 775 775 775 835
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,070 $55,120 $68,150 $31,250
Total Invoice $47,550 $51,317 $63,525 $29,542

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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: $16,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,094
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$51,070$55,120$68,150$31,250
Adjustments for Features-3,130-3,130-5,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,940$51,990$63,120$31,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0
Total Invoice$47,550$51,317$63,525$29,542
Adjustments for Features-2,914-2,914-4,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,636$48,403$58,836$29,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,200$0

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

Model Year2006200620062016
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 
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 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Convertible top   $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,830$9,830$11,730$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$3,130$5,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,914-2,914-4,6890

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

Model Year20062016
ModelSLKMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in90.9 in
Length160.7 in154.1 in
Width70.4 in68.3 in
Height51.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft34.6 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 wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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