Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2017

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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: $33,995

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,114

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300 $32,620
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359 $30,839
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500   1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650 650  
iPod integration 375 375 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler         350
Door sill trim plates         150
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255   1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604 604  
iPod integration 349 349 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Wood trim       0  
Rear spoiler         280
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 9,795 9,795 6,295 5,825 500
Options (change) 9,108 9,108 5,853 5,416 400
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,570 $45,320 $46,170 $65,100 $33,995
Total Invoice $40,580 $42,208 $42,998 $60,750 $32,114

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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 RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,650
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$43,570$45,320$46,170$65,100$33,995
Adjustments for Features-1,950-3,125-2,175-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,620$42,195$43,995$62,350$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$2,375$20,730$0
Total Invoice$40,580$42,208$42,998$60,750$32,114
Adjustments for Features-1,816-2,910-2,026-2,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,764$39,298$40,972$58,184$32,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$534$2,208$19,420$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window    $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
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 
Power retractable roof section    $2000
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 
Compass    $0
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
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  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
No leather in second row    $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
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$7,645$8,820$7,870$8,445$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$3,125$2,175$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,816-2,910-2,026-2,5660

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

Model Year20092017
ModelC-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in90.9 in
Length182.3 in154.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in52.0 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 ft34.5 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140055%
Total Not Requested112545%
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

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140055%
Total Not Requested112545%
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

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%

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