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Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,525

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,465

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $32,750
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $30,964
Package 301A 1,195 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 170 170 90
Rear spoiler     350
Package 301A 1,067 1,067  
All-weather floor mats 152 152 72
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 1,365 1,365 440
Options (change) 1,219 1,219 352
Destination 795 795 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,525 $31,103 $34,065
Total Invoice $28,465 $28,733 $32,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,567
Model Year201320132018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH155hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,525$31,103$34,065
Adjustments for Features-525-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$29,903$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0
Total Invoice$28,465$28,733$32,191
Adjustments for Features-490-1,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,975$27,624$32,191
Cost Above Minimum$351$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201320132018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Roll bar  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,420$6,095$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-490-1,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20132018
ModelC-MAXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in90.9 in
Length173.6 in154.1 in
Width72.0 in68.3 in
Height63.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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