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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: $32,645

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,889

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,650 $53,300 $26,410
Base Invoice $44,314 $49,569 $24,400
Lighting Package 1,070 1,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Premium Package     1,650
Suspension Package     500
Rear spoiler     350
Body kit     1,145
Power retractable hardtop     1,840
Lighting Package 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Premium Package     1,417
Suspension Package     430
Rear spoiler     280
Body kit     916
Power retractable hardtop     1,696
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 5,485
Options (change) 2,372 2,372 4,739
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $51,075 $56,725 $32,645
Total Invoice $47,561 $52,816 $29,889

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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: $18,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,309
Model Year201120112010
ModelSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6300hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$51,075$56,725$32,645
Adjustments for Features-390-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,685$55,285$32,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$47,561$52,816$29,889
Adjustments for Features-363-1,3410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,198$51,475$29,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,277$0

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

Model Year201120112010
ModelSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,090$3,140$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-363-1,3410

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

Model Year20112010
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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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