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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: $32,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,398

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,350 $51,200 $60,800 $73,500 $81,500
Base Invoice $24,346 $47,616 $56,544 $68,355 $75,795
Premium Package 1,650        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100        
Tires, run-flat 400        
Body kit 1,145        
Aluminum trim 515        
Rear spoiler 350        
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Satellite radio   460      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 1,417        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013        
Tires, run-flat 344        
Body kit 916        
Aluminum trim 412        
Rear spoiler 280        
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Satellite radio   428      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 5,160 3,130 2,340 3,310 720
Options (change) 4,382 2,912 2,177 3,079 670
Destination 670 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,180 $55,325 $64,135 $77,805 $83,215
Total Invoice $29,398 $51,523 $59,716 $72,429 $77,460

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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: $14,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,804
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine158hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 5?, 5?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,180$55,325$64,135$77,805$83,215
Adjustments for Features0-8,935-11,560-10,260-11,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$46,390$52,575$67,545$72,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,185$21,155$25,665
Total Invoice$29,398$51,523$59,716$72,429$77,460
Adjustments for Features0-8,321-10,763-9,551-10,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,398$43,202$48,953$62,878$67,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,751$19,676$23,870

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

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker $300$300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100$100
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Convertible top$3000    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,120$15,055$17,680$16,380$17,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,935$11,560$10,260$11,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,321-10,763-9,551-10,388

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

Model Year20092018
ModelMX-5 MiataC-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase91.7 in111.8 in
Length157.3 in184.5 in
Width67.7 in71.3 in
Height49.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,837 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft38.8 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 C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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