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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $74,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $69,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataSLSL
TrimGrand TouringSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $28,548 $96,395 $130,609
Door sill trim plates 150    
Wood trim     0
Door sill trim plates 120    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 150 0 0
Options (change) 120 0 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $31,220 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $29,543 $98,570 $134,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,311
Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataSLSL
TrimGrand TouringSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,220$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-14,725-15,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$91,100$128,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$29,543$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-13,716-14,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,543$84,854$119,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,533

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataSLSL
TrimGrand TouringSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Roll bar$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Convertible top$3000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,370$20,095$21,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,725$15,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,716-14,697

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in100.8 in
Length154.1 in180.4 in
Width68.3 in71.5 in
Height48.6 in51.1 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.610.2 ft3

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