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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: $31,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,662

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
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 $30,065
Base Invoice $41,060 $45,988 $58,776 $28,427
Heating Package 980 980    
Lighting Package 1,010 1,010 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium II Package 3,995 3,995 1,410  
Automatic climate control, front 720 720 720  
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Door sill trim plates       150
Rear spoiler       350
Heating Package 911 911    
Lighting Package 939 939 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 659 659  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Premium II Package 3,715 3,715 1,311  
Automatic climate control, front 670 670 670  
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Door sill trim plates       120
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 8,990 8,990 5,425 500
Options (change) 8,359 8,359 5,044 400
Destination 875 875 875 835
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,015 $59,315 $70,800 $31,400
Total Invoice $50,294 $55,222 $65,995 $29,662

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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: $16,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,320
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
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$54,015$59,315$70,800$31,400
Adjustments for Features-5,705-6,755-7,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,310$52,560$63,795$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$15,485$0
Total Invoice$50,294$55,222$65,995$29,662
Adjustments for Features-5,312-6,289-6,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,982$48,933$59,465$29,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$14,483$0

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

Model Year2008200820082016
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 
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
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 
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
iPod integration$100$100$100 
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
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$11,480$12,530$12,780$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$6,755$7,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,312-6,289-6,5300

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

Model Year20082016
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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