Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2013

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,133

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800 $27,350
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034 $25,854
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750   1,080  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
CD changer, in-dash 450 450 450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         1,390
Suspension Package         650
Rear spoiler         400
Aluminum trim         515
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558   1,004  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
CD changer, in-dash 418 418 418 418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         1,194
Suspension Package         558
Rear spoiler         320
Aluminum trim         412
Options (change) 5,460 5,460 2,710 2,240 2,955
Options (change) 5,078 5,078 2,520 2,082 2,484
Destination 825 825 825 875 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $37,885 $39,585 $40,435 $58,615 $31,100
Total Invoice $35,291 $36,872 $37,662 $54,691 $29,133

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,031
Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$37,885$39,585$40,435$58,615$31,100
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,385-1,435-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,675$37,200$39,000$55,655$31,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,325$18,980$0
Total Invoice$35,291$36,872$37,662$54,691$29,133
Adjustments for Features-1,127-2,222-1,337-2,7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,164$34,650$36,325$51,929$29,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$486$2,161$17,765$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
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 
Proximity key    $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
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 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Convertible top    $3000
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $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 height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,930$7,105$6,155$7,680$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$2,385$1,435$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,127-2,222-1,337-2,7620

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

Model Year20082013
ModelC-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in91.7 in
Length182.3 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height56.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested112549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested112549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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