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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: $33,200

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,114

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162014
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $27,550
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $26,041
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Wind blocker, small 350 350 350  
Rear spoiler 350 350   400
Premium Package       1,390
Suspension Package       650
Aluminum trim       515
Power retractable hardtop       1,900
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Wind blocker, small 326 326 326  
Rear spoiler 326 326   320
Premium Package       1,194
Suspension Package       558
Aluminum trim       412
Power retractable hardtop       1,794
Options (change) 2,190 1,420 1,070 4,855
Options (change) 2,038 1,322 996 4,278
Destination 925 925 925 795
Total Price $50,115 $61,545 $74,595 $33,200
Total Invoice $46,673 $57,303 $69,439 $31,114

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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: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,006
Model Year2016201620162014
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$50,115$61,545$74,595$33,200
Adjustments for Features-3,815-4,680-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,300$56,865$68,340$33,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$22,040$0
Total Invoice$46,673$57,303$69,439$31,114
Adjustments for Features-3,553-4,357-5,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,120$52,946$63,616$31,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$20,496$0

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

Model Year2016201620162014
ModelSLKSLKSLKMX-5 Miata
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $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 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$7,130$8,705$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$4,680$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,553-4,357-5,8230

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

Model Year20162014
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.2,448 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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