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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: $29,610

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $34,425 $35,750
Package 301A 1,295 1,295    
All-weather floor mats 175 175 90 90
Door sill trim plates 95 95 150 150
Rear spoiler     350 350
Package 301A 1,231 1,231    
All-weather floor mats 166 166 72 72
Door sill trim plates 90 90 120 120
Rear spoiler     280 280
Options (change) 1,565 1,565 590 590
Options (change) 1,487 1,487 472 472
Destination 875 875 945 945
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $29,610 $30,203 $35,960 $37,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,047
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH181hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,610$30,203$35,960$37,285
Adjustments for Features-2,825-3,500-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,785$26,703$33,610$37,285
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0$3,675

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

Model Year2016201620202020
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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  
Power retractable rear window  $350 
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Roll bar  $200$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$25
Power retractable roof section  $2000 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$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$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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$50
No leather in second row  $-300$-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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,420$6,095$4,945$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$3,500$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,701-3,325-930

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

Model Year20162020
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.2,454 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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