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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: $25,818

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $1,632

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,506

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765 $22,568 $24,654
Comfort Package 1,600 1,600        
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 175 75 75
Premium Package         1,600  
Rear spoiler         350 350
Satellite radio         430  
Comfort Package 1,520 1,520        
All-weather floor mats 166 166 166 166 60 60
Premium Package         1,374  
Rear spoiler         280 280
Satellite radio         344  
Options (change) 1,775 1,775 175 175 2,455 425
Options (change) 1,686 1,686 166 166 2,058 340
Destination 875 875 875 875 560 560
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $26,825 $25,818 $28,170 $27,163 $27,450 $27,685
Total Invoice $25,648 $24,506 $26,941 $25,799 $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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,507
Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,825$25,818$28,170$27,163$27,450$27,685
Adjustments for Features-1,400-1,925-2,725-3,25000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$23,893$25,445$23,913$27,450$27,685
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$1,552$20$0$235
Total Invoice$25,648$24,506$26,941$25,799$25,186$25,554
Adjustments for Features-1,339-1,827-2,606-3,08700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,309$22,679$24,335$22,712$25,186$25,554
Cost Above Minimum$1,630$0$1,656$33$0$368

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

Model Year201720172017201720062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25 $25  
Remote start  $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0 $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Convertible top    $3000$3000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,570$7,095$7,895$8,420$5,170$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$1,925$2,725$3,250$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,339-1,827-2,606-3,08700

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

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,641 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
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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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