Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2009

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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: $31,780

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,054

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC250C350C63 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $63,000 $26,350
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $58,590 $24,346
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300   350
CD changer, in-dash 480 480 480  
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Premium Package       1,650
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Aluminum trim       515
Body kit       1,145
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279   280
CD changer, in-dash 446 446 446  
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Premium Package       1,417
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,013
Aluminum trim       412
Body kit       916
Options (change) 4,150 4,150 4,690 4,760
Options (change) 3,860 3,860 4,362 4,038
Destination 925 925 925 670
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,475 $49,125 $70,315 $31,780
Total Invoice $41,427 $45,752 $65,577 $29,054

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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: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,568
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC250C350C63 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$44,475$49,125$70,315$31,780
Adjustments for Features-4,085-4,435-4,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,390$44,690$65,630$31,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$25,240$0
Total Invoice$41,427$45,752$65,577$29,054
Adjustments for Features-3,805-4,130-4,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,622$41,622$61,208$29,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$23,586$0

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

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC250C350C63 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,130$9,480$9,730$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$4,435$4,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,805-4,130-4,3690

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

Model Year20152009
ModelC-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in91.7 in
Length180.7 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height54.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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