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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: $31,780

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,054

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $24,346 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Premium Package 1,650        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100        
Aluminum trim 515        
Body kit 1,145        
Rear spoiler 350        
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750   1,080
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
CD changer, in-dash   450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 1,417        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013        
Aluminum trim 412        
Body kit 916        
Rear spoiler 280        
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558   1,004
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
CD changer, in-dash   418 418 418 418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,760 5,460 5,460 2,710 2,240
Options (change) 4,038 5,078 5,078 2,520 2,082
Destination 670 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,780 $37,885 $39,585 $40,435 $58,615
Total Invoice $29,054 $35,291 $36,872 $37,662 $54,691

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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: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,808
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,780$37,885$39,585$40,435$58,615
Adjustments for Features0-460-1,635-685-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$37,425$37,950$39,750$56,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,325$18,980
Total Invoice$29,054$35,291$36,872$37,662$54,691
Adjustments for Features0-429-1,523-638-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,054$34,862$35,349$37,024$52,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,162$17,767

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

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Convertible top$3000    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50 $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
No leather in second row$-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 recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,470$5,930$7,105$6,155$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460$1,635$685$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-1,523-638-2,062

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20092008
ModelMX-5 MiataC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in108.7 in
Length157.3 in182.3 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested112549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested112549%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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