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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: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,054

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011
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 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $24,346 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Premium Package 1,650        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100        
Aluminum trim 515        
Body kit 1,145        
Rear spoiler 350 300      
Lighting Package   985 985 985 985
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460 460    
Heated front seats   750 750 750  
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620  
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 1,417        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013        
Aluminum trim 412        
Body kit 916        
Rear spoiler 280 279      
Lighting Package   916 916 916 916
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Satellite radio   428 428    
Heated front seats   698 698 698  
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,760 5,975 5,675 5,215 2,845
Options (change) 4,038 5,557 5,278 4,850 2,645
Destination 670 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $31,780 $40,840 $42,450 $46,080 $64,020
Total Invoice $29,054 $38,043 $39,540 $42,916 $59,746

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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: $9,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,368
Model Year20092011201120112011
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$40,840$42,450$46,080$64,020
Adjustments for Features-4150-975-2,800-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$40,840$41,475$43,280$62,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$2,440$21,430
Total Invoice$29,054$38,043$39,540$42,916$59,746
Adjustments for Features-3790-908-2,608-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,675$38,043$38,632$40,308$58,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$589$2,265$20,070

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

Model Year20092011201120112011
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
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
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
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$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0
Convertible top$3000    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$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
Steering-linked fog lights $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 
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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
No leather in second row$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
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$6,195$5,780$6,755$8,580$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0$975$2,800$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3790-908-2,608-1,633

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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 Year20092011
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 key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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