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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: $20,643

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,927

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,379

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,555 $32,620 $18,575
Base Invoice $29,834 $30,839 $17,646
Cargo net 50 50 49
All-weather floor mats 90 90 145
Rear spoiler   350 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Satellite radio     449
Cargo net 40 40 34
All-weather floor mats 72 72 100
Rear spoiler   280 285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 140 490 1,338
Options (change) 112 392 1,003
Destination 875 875 730
Total Price $32,570 $33,985 $20,643
Total Invoice $30,821 $32,106 $19,379

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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: $9,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,066
Model Year201720172012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,570$33,985$20,643
Adjustments for Features-1,375-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$30,110$20,643
Cost Above Minimum$1,085$0$0
Total Invoice$30,821$32,106$19,379
Adjustments for Features-1,301-3,6610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,520$28,445$19,379
Cost Above Minimum$1,075$0$0

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

Model Year201720172012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$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$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row $-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,225$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,301-3,6610

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

Model Year20172012
ModelMX-5 MiatatC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in174.0 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		4.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		4.534.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Scion tC specs.

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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