Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 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: $28,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,079

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelGLGLMX-5 Miata
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550RF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $32,750
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $30,964
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Cargo tray 160 160 60
Leather seating surfaces 2,130    
All-weather floor mats     90
Door sill trim plates     150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Cargo tray 149 149 48
Leather seating surfaces 1,981    
All-weather floor mats     72
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 3,010 160 300
Options (change) 2,800 149 240
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $62,085 $82,335 $33,925
Total Invoice $57,801 $76,633 $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: $21,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,461
Model Year200920092018
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)80, 8440, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21205/45-17
Total Price$62,085$82,335$33,925
Adjustments for Features-6,725-13,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,360$68,955$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$0
Total Invoice$57,801$76,633$32,079
Adjustments for Features-6,261-12,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,540$64,180$32,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,640$0

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

Model Year200920092018
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 
AC power outlet $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $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 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $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 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25$25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $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 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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$13,070$19,725$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,725$13,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,261-12,4530

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

Model Year20092018
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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