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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: $31,570

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,823

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $30,195
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $28,548
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750  
Door sill trim plates       150
Rear spoiler       350
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Lighting Package 976 976 976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698  
Door sill trim plates       120
Rear spoiler       280
Options (change) 5,370 5,370 5,370 500
Options (change) 4,994 4,994 4,994 400
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,145 $58,145 $73,895 $31,570
Total Invoice $49,486 $54,136 $68,854 $29,823

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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: $18,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,702
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$53,145$58,145$73,895$31,570
Adjustments for Features-3,180-4,230-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$53,915$66,925$31,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,960$0
Total Invoice$49,486$54,136$68,854$29,823
Adjustments for Features-2,961-3,938-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,525$50,198$62,359$29,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,834$0

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

Model Year2010201020102018
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 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 
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 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
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 changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration  $100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
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
Compass   $0
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 
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 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,680$10,730$13,470$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$4,230$6,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,961-3,938-6,4950

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

Model Year20102018
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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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