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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: $31,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,774

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC250C350C63 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,400 $44,050 $63,000 $30,065
Base Invoice $36,642 $40,967 $58,590 $28,427
Multimedia Package 2,770 2,770 2,770  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650 130
Rear spoiler 300 300   350
Blind spot warning system 550 550 550  
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Door sill trim plates       150
Multimedia Package 2,576 2,576 2,576  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605 112
Rear spoiler 279 279   280
Blind spot warning system 512 512 512  
Wood trim   0 0  
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 6,740 6,740 7,280 630
Options (change) 6,269 6,269 6,771 512
Destination 925 925 925 835
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,065 $51,715 $72,905 $31,530
Total Invoice $43,836 $48,161 $67,986 $29,774

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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: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,080
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC250C350C63 AMGGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine201hp I4302hp V6451hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$47,065$51,715$72,905$31,530
Adjustments for Features-4,275-4,625-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,790$47,090$68,030$31,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$25,240$0
Total Invoice$43,836$48,161$67,986$29,774
Adjustments for Features-3,982-4,307-4,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,854$43,854$63,440$29,774
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 Year2015201520152016
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 manual   $150
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 
911 assist   $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Convertible top   $3000
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual tilt 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,895$9,245$9,495$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$4,625$4,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,982-4,307-4,5460

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

Model Year20152016
ModelC-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in90.9 in
Length180.7 in154.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height54.8 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
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%

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