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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: $31,420

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,703

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $30,195
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $28,548
Heating Package 970 970    
Lighting Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Rear spoiler       350
Heating Package 902 902    
Lighting Package 930 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 9,155 9,155 5,935 350
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 5,518 280
Destination 775 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $53,280 $57,330 $70,510 $31,420
Total Invoice $49,603 $53,369 $65,718 $29,703

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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: $17,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,822
Model Year2007200720072018
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, 11380, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$53,280$57,330$70,510$31,420
Adjustments for Features-4,380-4,380-5,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,900$52,950$64,830$31,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0
Total Invoice$49,603$53,369$65,718$29,703
Adjustments for Features-4,078-4,077-5,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,525$49,292$60,424$29,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,767$14,899$0

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

Model Year2007200720072018
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, power$350$350$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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$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 headlights   $200
Compass   $0
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$25$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 
Total Value of Features$10,455$10,455$11,755$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$4,380$5,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,078-4,077-5,2940

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

Model Year20072018
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

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested184071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested184071%

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?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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