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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: $27,525

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $123,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,256

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $114,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSLSLMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $149,700 $217,550 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $139,221 $202,322 $22,568 $24,654
Wood trim 0 0    
Suspension Package     500  
Premium Package     1,250  
Rear spoiler     350 350
Satellite radio     430  
Wood trim 0 0    
Suspension Package     430  
Premium Package     1,074  
Rear spoiler     280 280
Satellite radio     344  
Options (change) 0 0 2,530 350
Options (change) 0 0 2,128 280
Destination 925 925 560 560
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $150,625 $219,775 $27,525 $27,610
Total Invoice $140,146 $204,547 $25,256 $25,494

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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: $101,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,760
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSLSLMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine577hp V8621hp V12170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11900, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$150,625$219,775$27,525$27,610
Adjustments for Features-21,635-28,58500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,990$191,190$27,525$27,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$62,200$0$85
Total Invoice$140,146$204,547$25,256$25,494
Adjustments for Features-20,130-26,60400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,016$177,943$25,256$25,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$57,927$0$238

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

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSLSLMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimAMG SL63AMG SL65Grand TouringLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$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 assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Night vision $1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather headliner $1000  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$25,405$32,355$3,770$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$21,635$28,585$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-20,130-26,60400

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

Model Year20162006
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

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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