Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2009

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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: $31,265

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,642

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $26,350
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $24,346
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Proximity key 650 650      
Premium Package         1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,100
Rear spoiler         350
Body kit         1,145
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Proximity key 605 605      
Premium Package         1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,013
Rear spoiler         280
Body kit         916
Options (change) 4,380 4,380 2,110 0 4,245
Options (change) 4,075 4,075 1,963 0 3,626
Destination 925 925 925 925 670
Total Price $55,105 $53,605 $65,935 $99,325 $31,265
Total Invoice $51,314 $49,919 $61,385 $92,437 $28,642

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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 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,536
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20205/45-17
Total Price$55,105$53,605$65,935$99,325$31,265
Adjustments for Features-5,515-3,815-8,680-13,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,590$49,790$57,255$85,345$31,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$7,665$35,755$0
Total Invoice$51,314$49,919$61,385$92,437$28,642
Adjustments for Features-5,136-3,553-8,081-13,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,178$46,366$53,304$79,426$28,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$7,126$33,248$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 
RWD $0  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200  
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Convertible top    $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150 
Media drive  $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75 
No leather in second row    $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$11,035$9,335$14,200$19,500$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,515$3,815$8,680$13,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,136-3,553-8,081-13,0110

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

Model Year20152009
ModelM-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase114.8 in91.7 in
Length189.1 in157.3 in
Width75.2 in67.7 in
Height70.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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