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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,518

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,052

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,362

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,555 $32,620 $16,300
Base Invoice $29,834 $30,839 $15,485
Cargo net 50 50 49
All-weather floor mats 90 90 145
Rear spoiler   350 385
Side curtain airbags     650
Satellite radio     449
Cargo net 40 40 34
All-weather floor mats 72 72 100
Rear spoiler   280 285
Side curtain airbags     559
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 140 490 1,678
Options (change) 112 392 1,337
Destination 875 875 540
Total Price $32,570 $33,985 $18,518
Total Invoice $30,821 $32,106 $17,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,336
Model Year201720172006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,570$33,985$18,518
Adjustments for Features-2,925-5,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$28,260$18,518
Cost Above Minimum$1,385$0$0
Total Invoice$30,821$32,106$17,362
Adjustments for Features-2,768-5,4080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,053$26,698$17,362
Cost Above Minimum$1,355$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Scion tC

Model Year201720172006
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$5,525$8,325$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$5,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,768-5,4080

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Scion tC

Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiatatC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in174.0 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height49.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.535.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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