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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: $29,175

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,576

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $22,568 $24,654
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
CD changer, in-dash       500 500
Suspension Package       500  
Premium Package       1,250  
Rear spoiler       350 350
Aluminum trim       435 435
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Lighting Package 976 976 976    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
CD changer, in-dash       400 400
Suspension Package       430  
Premium Package       1,074  
Rear spoiler       280 280
Aluminum trim       348 348
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 1,770 1,770 1,770 4,180 2,430
Options (change) 1,646 1,646 1,646 3,448 1,944
Destination 875 875 875 560 560
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $49,545 $54,545 $70,295 $29,175 $29,690
Total Invoice $46,138 $50,788 $65,506 $26,576 $27,158

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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: $15,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,381
Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$49,545$54,545$70,295$29,175$29,690
Adjustments for Features-4,490-5,540-8,1300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,055$49,005$62,165$29,175$29,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$17,110$0$315
Total Invoice$46,138$50,788$65,506$26,576$27,158
Adjustments for Features-4,181-5,158-7,5760-183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,957$45,630$57,930$26,576$26,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,973$0$399

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

Model Year20102010201020062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$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$0 $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
iPod integration  $100  
Satellite radio    $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  
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  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats  $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,840$9,890$12,480$4,350$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$5,540$8,130$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,181-5,158-7,5760-183

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

Model Year20102006
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

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

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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