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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: $26,865

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,686

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $1,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $27,100
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $25,617
Comfort Package 1,600    
All-weather floor mats 175 175 45
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Rear spoiler     400
Satellite radio     430
Comfort Package 1,520    
All-weather floor mats 166 166 36
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Rear spoiler     320
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,870 270 875
Options (change) 1,776 256 700
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $26,865 $28,420 $28,770
Total Invoice $25,686 $27,179 $27,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,860
Model Year201820182012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$26,865$28,420$28,770
Adjustments for Features-1,500-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,365$25,445$28,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$25,686$27,179$27,112
Adjustments for Features-1,434-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,252$24,334$27,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0

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

Model Year201820182012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMX-5 Miata
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
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 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $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 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 height 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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,945$7,420$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,434-2,8450

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

Model Year20182012
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 seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

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