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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: $27,450

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,186

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $22,568 $24,654
All-weather floor mats 175 175 75 75
Premium Package     1,600  
Rear spoiler     350 350
Satellite radio     430  
All-weather floor mats 166 166 60 60
Premium Package     1,374  
Rear spoiler     280 280
Satellite radio     344  
Options (change) 175 175 2,455 425
Options (change) 166 166 2,058 340
Destination 875 875 560 560
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $28,220 $28,813 $27,450 $27,685
Total Invoice $26,989 $27,375 $25,186 $25,554

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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: $1,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,220$28,813$27,450$27,685
Adjustments for Features-1,750-2,42500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,470$26,388$27,450$27,685
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0$235
Total Invoice$26,989$27,375$25,186$25,554
Adjustments for Features-1,674-2,30400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,315$25,071$25,186$25,554
Cost Above Minimum$244$0$0$368

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

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Roll bar  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
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$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,545$7,220$4,795$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$2,425$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,674-2,30400

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-MAXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in91.7 in
Length173.6 in157.3 in
Width72.0 in67.7 in
Height63.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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