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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: $31,400

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,662

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $28,427 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Door sill trim plates 150        
Rear spoiler 350        
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750   1,080
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Wood trim         0
Door sill trim plates 120        
Rear spoiler 280        
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558   1,004
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442  
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660 660
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 500 8,985 8,985 6,235 5,765
Options (change) 400 8,357 8,357 5,799 5,361
Destination 835 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $31,400 $41,410 $43,110 $43,960 $62,140
Total Invoice $29,662 $38,570 $40,151 $40,941 $57,970

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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: $8,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,907
Model Year20162008200820082008
ModelMX-5 MiataC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimGrand TouringC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$31,400$41,410$43,110$43,960$62,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-2,250-1,300-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,400$40,335$40,860$42,660$59,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,325$18,980
Total Invoice$29,662$38,570$40,151$40,941$57,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,001-2,096-1,211-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,662$37,569$38,055$39,730$55,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$486$2,161$17,766

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

Model Year20162008200820082008
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 manual$150$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 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Lane departure warning$200    
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 $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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Convertible top$3000    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50 $50
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    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
No leather in second row$-300    
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
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
Total Value of Features$5,445$6,520$7,695$6,745$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$2,250$1,300$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,001-2,096-1,211-2,635

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

Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataC-Class
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in108.7 in
Length154.1 in182.3 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height48.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft312.4 ft3

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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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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