Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,230

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $57,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,534

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $53,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $30,065
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $28,427
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Cargo net         50
Proximity key         130
Door sill trim plates         150
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Cargo net         40
Proximity key         112
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 425 425 425 425 330
Options (change) 395 395 395 395 272
Destination 875 875 875 875 835
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $89,000 $131,300 $148,500 $198,300 $31,230
Total Invoice $82,901 $122,380 $138,376 $184,690 $29,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,048
Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12155hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20205/45-17
Total Price$89,000$131,300$148,500$198,300$31,230
Adjustments for Features-5,710-11,410-17,010-16,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,290$119,890$131,490$181,365$31,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,600$48,200$98,075$0
Total Invoice$82,901$122,380$138,376$184,690$29,534
Adjustments for Features-5,319-10,635-15,850-15,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,582$111,745$122,526$168,917$29,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,163$44,944$91,335$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Roll bar    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Convertible top    $3000
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
No leather in second row    $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,680$17,380$22,980$22,905$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$11,410$17,010$16,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,319-10,635-15,850-15,7730

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

Model Year20082016
ModelS-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase124.6 in90.9 in
Length205.0 in154.1 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft34.6 ft3

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