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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: $13,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,054

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,350 $38,200 $43,850 $62,750
Base Invoice $24,346 $35,526 $40,781 $58,358
Premium Package 1,650      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Body kit 1,145      
Aluminum trim 515      
Rear spoiler 350      
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390
Leather Package   1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Satellite radio   460    
CD changer, in-dash   480 480 480
Special order charge   250 250 250
Proximity key   650 650 650
Heated front seats   750    
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Wood trim       0
Premium Package 1,417      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013      
Body kit 916      
Aluminum trim 412      
Rear spoiler 280      
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293
Leather Package   1,628 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Satellite radio   428    
CD changer, in-dash   446 446 446
Special order charge   233 233 233
Proximity key   605 605 605
Heated front seats   698    
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,760 6,450 5,240 6,080
Options (change) 4,038 6,000 4,874 5,655
Destination 670 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,780 $45,575 $50,015 $71,455
Total Invoice $29,054 $42,451 $46,580 $66,638

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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: $10,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,221
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine158hp I4201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,780$45,575$50,015$71,455
Adjustments for Features0-3,410-3,810-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$42,165$46,205$66,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,040$24,830
Total Invoice$29,054$42,451$46,580$66,638
Adjustments for Features0-3,176-3,548-4,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,054$39,275$43,032$62,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,757$23,204

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

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC250 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,745$8,155$8,555$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,410$3,810$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,176-3,548-4,159

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

Model Year20092014
ModelMX-5 MiataC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in108.7 in
Length157.3 in180.7 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft311.7 ft3

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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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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