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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: $29,105

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,520

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $22,568 $24,654
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Wind blocker, small 350 350 350    
Rear spoiler 350 350   350 350
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Suspension Package       500  
Premium Package       1,250  
Satellite radio       430  
Aluminum trim       435 435
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Wind blocker, small 326 326 326    
Rear spoiler 326 326   280 280
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Suspension Package       430  
Premium Package       1,074  
Satellite radio       344  
Aluminum trim       348 348
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 2,190 1,420 1,070 4,110 1,930
Options (change) 2,038 1,322 996 3,392 1,544
Destination 925 925 925 560 560
Total Price $50,115 $61,545 $74,595 $29,105 $29,190
Total Invoice $46,673 $57,303 $69,439 $26,520 $26,758

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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: $12,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,293
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$50,115$61,545$74,595$29,105$29,190
Adjustments for Features-8,440-9,305-10,73000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,675$52,240$63,865$29,105$29,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$22,190$0$85
Total Invoice$46,673$57,303$69,439$26,520$26,758
Adjustments for Features-7,860-8,664-9,98800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,813$48,639$59,451$26,520$26,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$20,638$0$238

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

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,115$13,980$15,405$4,675$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,440$9,305$10,730$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,860-8,664-9,98800

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

Model Year20162006
ModelSLKMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.7 in91.7 in
Length162.8 in157.3 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height51.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

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 key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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