Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,925

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $36,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,079

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelGLGLMX-5 Miata
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550RF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $32,750
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $30,964
Premium II Package 8,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Proximity key 1,110 1,110  
Cargo tray 160 160 60
Leather seating surfaces 2,100    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
iPod integration 375 375  
All-weather floor mats     90
Door sill trim plates     150
Premium II Package 7,998    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Proximity key 1,032 1,032  
Cargo tray 149 149 48
Leather seating surfaces 1,953    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
iPod integration 349 349  
All-weather floor mats     72
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 13,565 1,645 300
Options (change) 12,615 1,530 240
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $70,340 $79,895 $33,925
Total Invoice $65,477 $74,364 $32,079

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,819
Model Year200820082018
ModelGLGLMX-5 Miata
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550RF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21205/45-17
Total Price$70,340$79,895$33,925
Adjustments for Features-11,365-13,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,975$66,555$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,580$0
Total Invoice$65,477$74,364$32,079
Adjustments for Features-10,579-12,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,898$61,948$32,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,050$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelGLGLMX-5 Miata
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550RF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,235$18,210$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,365$13,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,579-12,4160

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

Model Year20082018
ModelGLMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in90.9 in
Length200.6 in154.1 in
Width76.0 in68.3 in
Height72.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested267547%
Total Not Requested301553%

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