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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,170

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $68,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,572

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $64,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCLS
TrimGrand TouringLimitedCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $94,900
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $88,257
Premium Package 1,250    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Suspension Package 500    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Body kit 1,145 1,145  
Limited-slip rear differential     2,030
Premium Package 1,074    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Suspension Package 430    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Body kit 916 916  
Limited-slip rear differential     1,888
Options (change) 4,175 1,995 2,030
Options (change) 3,444 1,596 1,888
Destination 560 560 875
Total Price $29,170 $29,255 $97,805
Total Invoice $26,572 $26,810 $91,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,887
Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCLS
TrimGrand TouringLimitedCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$29,170$29,255$97,805
Adjustments for Features00-8,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,170$29,255$89,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0
Total Invoice$26,572$26,810$91,020
Adjustments for Features00-7,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,572$26,810$83,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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

Model Year200620062012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataCLS
TrimGrand TouringLimitedCLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,995$3,995$12,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,561

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

Model Year20062012
ModelMX-5 MiataCLS
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in113.2 in
Length157.3 in194.5 in
Width67.7 in74.1 in
Height49.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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