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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: $54,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $50,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLSLSLSL
TrimGrand TouringSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,195 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $28,548 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Door sill trim plates 150        
Wood trim       0 0
Door sill trim plates 120        
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 150 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 120 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,220 $85,975 $108,975 $150,625 $219,775
Total Invoice $29,543 $80,022 $101,412 $140,146 $204,547

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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: $42,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,487
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLSLSLSL
TrimGrand TouringSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$31,220$85,975$108,975$150,625$219,775
Adjustments for Features0-11,810-14,860-19,835-26,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$74,165$94,115$130,790$193,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,625$119,475
Total Invoice$29,543$80,022$101,412$140,146$204,547
Adjustments for Features0-10,992-13,829-18,455-24,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,543$69,030$87,583$121,691$180,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,553$52,661$111,193

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

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataSLSLSLSL
TrimGrand TouringSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning$200   $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,595$17,405$20,455$25,430$31,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,810$14,860$19,835$26,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,992-13,829-18,455-24,324

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataSL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase90.9 in101.8 in
Length154.1 in181.8 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height48.6 in51.8 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.613.5 ft3

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