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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: $22,286

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,724

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,750 $19,385
Base Invoice $30,964 $18,416
Cargo net 50 55
Door sill trim plates 150 129
All-weather floor mats 90 165
Rear spoiler 350 444
Cargo tray 60  
Bespoke Audio System   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   229
Floor mats   184
Cargo net 40 33
Door sill trim plates 120 100
All-weather floor mats 72 107
Rear spoiler 280 308
Cargo tray 48  
Bespoke Audio System   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   138
Floor mats   127
Options (change) 700 2,106
Options (change) 560 1,513
Destination 875 795
Total Price $34,325 $22,286
Total Invoice $32,399 $20,724

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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: $8,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,362
Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,325$22,286
Adjustments for Features-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,815$22,286
Total Invoice$32,399$20,724
Adjustments for Features-3,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,086$20,724

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiatatC
TrimRF Grand TouringBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Infotainment 
CD player, remote$100 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $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$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Total Value of Features$6,700$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3130

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

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiatatC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in106.3 in
Length154.1 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,083 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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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