Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2012

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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: $32,185

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $52,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,231

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $48,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelSLSLSLSLMX-5 Miata
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $84,000 $106,900 $148,050 $215,250 $27,100
Base Invoice $78,120 $99,417 $137,687 $200,183 $25,617
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         1,390
Suspension Package         650
Rear spoiler         400
Power retractable hardtop         1,850
Wood trim     0 0  
Premium Package         1,194
Suspension Package         558
Rear spoiler         320
Power retractable hardtop         1,747
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,290
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,819
Destination 925 925 925 925 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $84,925 $107,825 $148,975 $217,475 $32,185
Total Invoice $79,045 $100,342 $138,612 $202,408 $30,231

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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: $43,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,972
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelSLSLSLSLMX-5 Miata
TrimSL400SL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine329hp V6429hp V8577hp V8621hp V12167hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$84,925$107,825$148,975$217,475$32,185
Adjustments for Features-9,500-12,550-17,525-23,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,425$95,275$131,450$193,650$32,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,850$56,025$118,225$0
Total Invoice$79,045$100,342$138,612$202,408$30,231
Adjustments for Features-8,842-11,679-16,306-22,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,203$88,663$122,306$180,234$30,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,460$52,103$110,031$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelSLSLSLSLMX-5 Miata
TrimSL400SL550SL63 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$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$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$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
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$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Manual height 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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,495$14,545$19,520$25,820$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,500$12,550$17,525$23,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,842-11,679-16,306-22,1740

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

Model Year20152012
ModelSLMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.8 in91.7 in
Length181.8 in157.3 in
Width73.9 in67.7 in
Height51.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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