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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,330

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,398

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,350 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $24,346 $26,451 $30,726
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 350    
All-weather floor mats 45 170 170
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Rear spoiler 280    
All-weather floor mats 36 152 152
Options (change) 3,145 170 170
Options (change) 2,746 152 152
Destination 670 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $30,165 $29,330 $29,908
Total Invoice $27,762 $27,398 $27,666

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $790
Model Year200920132013
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,165$29,330$29,908
Adjustments for Features0-75-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,165$29,255$29,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$27,762$27,398$27,666
Adjustments for Features0-70-694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,762$27,328$26,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$356$0

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

Model Year200920132013
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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$250
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$175
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  
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 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  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,720$5,795$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-694

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

Model Year20092013
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in173.6 in
Width67.7 in72.0 in
Height49.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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