Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,959

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,000 $52,750 $87,000 $32,750
Base Invoice $40,920 $49,058 $80,910 $30,964
Premium II Package 5,650 5,550    
iPod integration 375 375 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510  
Leather seating surfaces 1,975 1,975    
Proximity key 1,110 1,110 1,110  
Heated front seats 710      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Door sill trim plates       150
Premium II Package 5,254 5,162    
iPod integration 349 349 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474  
Leather seating surfaces 1,837 1,837    
Proximity key 1,032 1,032 1,032  
Heated front seats 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660    
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 11,040 10,230 1,995 150
Options (change) 10,266 9,514 1,855 120
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $55,915 $63,855 $89,870 $33,775
Total Invoice $52,061 $59,447 $83,640 $31,959

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,771
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20205/45-17
Total Price$55,915$63,855$89,870$33,775
Adjustments for Features-6,800-7,150-10,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,115$56,705$79,455$33,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,590$30,340$0
Total Invoice$52,061$59,447$83,640$31,959
Adjustments for Features-6,331-6,656-9,6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,730$52,791$73,947$31,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,061$28,217$0

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

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power retractable rear window   $350
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
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power retractable roof section   $2000
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer  $100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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$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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,645$11,995$15,260$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,800$7,150$10,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,331-6,656-9,6930

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

Model Year20082018
ModelM-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in90.9 in
Length188.5 in154.1 in
Width75.2 in68.3 in
Height71.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187550%
Total Not Requested185050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177549%
Total Not Requested185051%

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