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

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $66,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $61,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLMX-5 Miata
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $30,195
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $28,548
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510  
Wood trim     0 0  
Door sill trim plates         150
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474  
Wood trim     0 0  
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 510 510 510 510 150
Options (change) 474 474 474 474 120
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185 $31,220
Total Invoice $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045 $29,543

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,709
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLMX-5 Miata
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12155hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185$31,220
Adjustments for Features-12,910-14,610-13,760-14,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,075$122,575$119,525$176,475$31,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0
Total Invoice$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045$29,543
Adjustments for Features-12,026-13,613-12,822-13,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,252$114,212$111,376$164,346$29,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,960$32,124$85,094$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelSLSLSLSLMX-5 Miata
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Roll bar    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Convertible top    $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
HD radio    $50
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 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
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 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
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 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
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 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,805$20,505$19,655$20,605$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,910$14,610$13,760$14,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,026-13,613-12,822-13,6990

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

Model Year20082018
ModelSLMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.8 in90.9 in
Length178.5 in154.1 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height51.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft34.6 ft3

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