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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: $29,610

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,608

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAX
TrimRF Grand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,620 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $30,839 $25,337 $29,499
Rear spoiler 350    
Door sill trim plates 150 95 95
All-weather floor mats 90 175 175
Proximity key 130    
Package 301A   1,295 1,295
Rear spoiler 280    
Door sill trim plates 120 85 85
All-weather floor mats 72 156 156
Proximity key 112    
Package 301A   1,155 1,155
Options (change) 720 1,565 1,565
Options (change) 584 1,396 1,396
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $34,215 $29,610 $30,068
Total Invoice $32,298 $27,608 $27,763

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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: $5,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,643
Model Year201720152015
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAX
TrimRF Grand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,215$29,610$30,068
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,215$29,085$28,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0
Total Invoice$32,298$27,608$27,763
Adjustments for Features0-490-1,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,298$27,118$26,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$463$0

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

Model Year201720152015
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAXC-MAX
TrimRF Grand TouringHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
Power retractable rear window$350  
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 
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
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 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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 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
Total Value of Features$4,895$5,420$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490-1,108

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

Model Year20172015
ModelMX-5 MiataC-MAX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in104.3 in
Length154.1 in173.6 in
Width68.3 in72.0 in
Height49.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.552.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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