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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: $33,225

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,149

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,150 $49,450 $63,200 $27,550
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $26,051
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
CD changer, remote 450 450 450  
Premium Package       1,390
Suspension Package       650
Rear spoiler       400
Aluminum trim       515
Power retractable hardtop       1,900
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
CD changer, remote 418 418 418  
Premium Package       1,194
Suspension Package       558
Rear spoiler       320
Aluminum trim       412
Power retractable hardtop       1,794
Options (change) 3,870 3,870 2,890 4,855
Options (change) 3,597 3,597 2,686 4,278
Destination 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,895 $54,195 $68,265 $33,225
Total Invoice $45,532 $50,460 $63,637 $31,149

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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: $15,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,160
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
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$48,895$54,195$68,265$33,225
Adjustments for Features-240-1,290-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,655$52,905$64,485$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,830$0
Total Invoice$45,532$50,460$63,637$31,149
Adjustments for Features-223-1,201-3,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,309$49,259$60,113$31,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$14,804$0

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

Model Year2008200820082015
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
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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$0 $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio  $200$200
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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$2,565$3,615$6,105$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$1,290$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-1,201-3,5240

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

Model Year20082015
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.2,448 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

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%

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%

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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