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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,030

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,374

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $50,050 $58,400 $81,800 $30,065
Base Invoice $46,547 $54,312 $76,074 $28,427
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080 130
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004 112
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Options (change) 4,875 4,185 3,495 130
Options (change) 4,534 3,892 3,250 112
Destination 775 775 775 835
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $55,700 $63,360 $87,770 $31,030
Total Invoice $51,856 $58,979 $81,799 $29,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,851
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10420, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$55,700$63,360$87,770$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-3,350-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,700$61,585$84,420$30,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,885$28,720$0
Total Invoice$51,856$58,979$81,799$29,374
Adjustments for Features0-1,652-3,122-369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,856$57,327$78,677$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,471$26,821$0

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

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Convertible top   $3000
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,380$8,155$9,730$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$3,350$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,652-3,122-369

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

Model Year20062016
ModelE-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.4 in90.9 in
Length189.7 in154.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height57.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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