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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: $31,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $28,427 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Door sill trim plates 150          
Proximity key 130          
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Lighting Package         800 800
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim           0
Door sill trim plates 120          
Proximity key 112          
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669
Lighting Package         744 744
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 280 9,060 9,060 7,080 6,800 4,210
Options (change) 232 8,426 8,426 6,585 6,324 3,915
Destination 835 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $31,180 $48,935 $51,432 $58,805 $72,975 $78,385
Total Invoice $29,494 $45,575 $47,614 $54,754 $67,932 $72,963

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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: $13,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,937
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$31,180$48,935$51,432$58,805$72,975$78,385
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-5,975-7,125-6,450-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$44,485$45,457$51,680$66,525$70,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,195$22,040$26,100
Total Invoice$29,494$45,575$47,614$54,754$67,932$72,963
Adjustments for Features0-4,144-5,531-6,634-6,004-7,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,494$41,431$42,083$48,120$61,928$65,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$652$6,689$20,497$24,272

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Convertible top$3000     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   $200$200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights    $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,370$9,820$11,345$12,495$11,820$13,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450$5,975$7,125$6,450$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,144-5,531-6,634-6,004-7,260

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

Model Year20162016
ModelMX-5 MiataC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in111.8 in
Length154.1 in184.5 in
Width68.3 in71.3 in
Height48.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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