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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,471

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $29,200 $37,550 $54,450
Base Invoice $24,346 $27,156 $34,922 $50,639
Suspension Package 500      
Premium Package 1,650      
Body kit 1,145      
Aluminum trim 515      
Rear spoiler 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Satellite radio   500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790
CD changer, remote   420 420 430
Suspension Package 430      
Premium Package 1,417      
Body kit 916      
Aluminum trim 412      
Rear spoiler 280      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Satellite radio   465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735
CD changer, remote   391 391 400
Options (change) 4,160 3,845 3,845 3,175
Options (change) 3,455 3,577 3,577 2,953
Destination 670 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,180 $33,820 $42,170 $59,700
Total Invoice $28,471 $31,508 $39,274 $55,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,128
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4201hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,180$33,820$42,170$59,700
Adjustments for Features-2,2900-800-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,890$33,820$41,370$55,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,550$21,655
Total Invoice$28,471$31,508$39,274$55,667
Adjustments for Features-2,0910-745-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,380$31,508$38,529$51,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,021$20,219

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC55
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Convertible top$3000   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,070$2,780$3,580$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0$800$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0910-745-3,940

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092006
ModelMX-5 MiataC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in106.9 in
Length157.3 in178.4 in
Width67.7 in68.0 in
Height49.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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