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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: $30,585

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $41,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,721

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $38,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCLSCLS
TrimGrand TouringCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,350 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $25,854 $66,309 $88,257
Premium Package 1,390    
Suspension Package 650    
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Premium Package 1,194    
Suspension Package 558    
Rear spoiler 320 372  
Options (change) 2,440 400 0
Options (change) 2,072 372 0
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $30,585 $72,575 $95,775
Total Invoice $28,721 $67,556 $89,132

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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: $34,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,040
Model Year201320122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCLSCLS
TrimGrand TouringCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,585$72,575$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,300-8,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,585$65,275$87,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,075
Total Invoice$28,721$67,556$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-6,795-7,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,721$60,761$81,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,530

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelMX-5 MiataCLSCLS
TrimGrand TouringCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,045$11,345$12,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,300$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,795-7,841

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,448 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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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