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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: $25,913

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $3,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,596

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $2,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,550 $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $26,041 $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765
Rear spoiler 400        
Satellite radio 430        
All-weather floor mats 50 175 175 175 175
Comfort Package   1,600 1,600    
Door sill trim plates   95 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 320        
Satellite radio 344        
All-weather floor mats 40 166 166 166 166
Comfort Package   1,520 1,520    
Door sill trim plates   90 90 90 90
Options (change) 880 1,870 1,870 270 270
Options (change) 704 1,776 1,776 256 256
Destination 795 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0 -4,007
Total Price $29,225 $26,920 $25,913 $28,265 $27,258
Total Invoice $27,540 $25,738 $24,596 $27,031 $25,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,975
Model Year20142017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,225$26,920$25,913$28,265$27,258
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,025-2,975-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,225$25,420$23,888$25,290$23,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,662$130$1,532$0
Total Invoice$27,540$25,738$24,596$27,031$25,889
Adjustments for Features0-1,434-1,922-2,845-3,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,540$24,304$22,674$24,186$22,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,739$109$1,621$0

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

Model Year20142017201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimGrand TouringHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$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
Remote app  $25 $25
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
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    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75  
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    
Convertible top$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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
USB port $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$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
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
No leather in second row$-300    
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  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,445$5,945$6,470$7,420$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,025$2,975$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,434-1,922-2,845-3,324

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight2,448 lb.3,641 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
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

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

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

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

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

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

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

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

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