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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: $28,053

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $6,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,644

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $5,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,120 $30,120 $32,750
Base Invoice $25,900 $28,765 $30,964
Navigation system 795 795  
All-weather floor mats 175 175 90
Door sill trim plates 95 95 150
Rear spoiler     350
Navigation system 755 755  
All-weather floor mats 166 166 72
Door sill trim plates 90 90 120
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 1,065 1,065 590
Options (change) 1,011 1,011 472
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $29,060 $28,053 $34,215
Total Invoice $27,786 $26,644 $32,311

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,519
Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumRF 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$29,060$28,053$34,215
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,635$26,103$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$1,532$0$0
Total Invoice$27,786$26,644$32,311
Adjustments for Features-1,363-1,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,423$24,792$32,311
Cost Above Minimum$1,631$0$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumRF 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$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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,420$6,945$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,363-1,8520

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

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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