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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: $34,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,239

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112018
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 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200 $32,750
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126 $30,964
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Satellite radio 460 460      
Lighting Package 985 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300       350
Heated front seats 750 750 750    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim       0  
Door sill trim plates         150
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Satellite radio 428 428      
Lighting Package 916 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279       280
Heated front seats 698 698 698    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614  
Wood trim       0  
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 9,335 9,035 8,575 6,855 500
Options (change) 8,682 8,403 7,975 6,374 400
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $44,200 $45,810 $49,440 $68,030 $34,125
Total Invoice $41,168 $42,665 $46,041 $63,475 $32,239

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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: $9,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,417
Model Year20112011201120112018
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$44,200$45,810$49,440$68,030$34,125
Adjustments for Features-550-1,525-3,350-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,650$44,285$46,090$65,455$34,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$2,440$21,805$0
Total Invoice$41,168$42,665$46,041$63,475$32,239
Adjustments for Features-512-1,420-3,120-2,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,656$41,245$42,921$61,072$32,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$589$2,265$20,416$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112018
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
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$75$75$75 
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 
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$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Power retractable roof section    $2000
Rear spoiler$200 $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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Chronometer   $100 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$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$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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
No leather in second row    $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$6,745$7,720$9,545$8,770$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$1,525$3,350$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-512-1,420-3,120-2,4030

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

Model Year20112018
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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