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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: $31,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,133

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,350 $39,400 $44,050 $63,000
Base Invoice $25,854 $36,642 $40,967 $58,590
Premium Package 1,390      
Suspension Package 650      
Aluminum trim 515      
Rear spoiler 400 300 300  
Leather Package   1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
CD changer, in-dash   480 480 480
Special order charge   250 250 250
Proximity key   650 650 650
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Premium Package 1,194      
Suspension Package 558      
Aluminum trim 412      
Rear spoiler 320 279 279  
Leather Package   1,628 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
CD changer, in-dash   446 446 446
Special order charge   233 233 233
Proximity key   605 605 605
Wood trim     0 0
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Options (change) 2,955 4,150 4,150 4,690
Options (change) 2,484 3,860 3,860 4,362
Destination 795 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,100 $44,475 $49,125 $70,315
Total Invoice $29,133 $41,427 $45,752 $65,577

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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: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,790
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,100$44,475$49,125$70,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,835-5,185-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,100$39,640$43,940$64,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$25,240
Total Invoice$29,133$41,427$45,752$65,577
Adjustments for Features0-4,504-4,829-5,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,133$36,923$40,923$60,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$23,585

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

Model Year2013201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC250C350C63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Convertible top$3000   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$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
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
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   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,395$9,230$9,580$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835$5,185$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,504-4,829-5,069

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

Model Year20132015
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 Weight2,448 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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