Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2014

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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: $31,300

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,320

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,200 $60,800 $73,500 $81,500 $27,550
Base Invoice $47,616 $56,544 $68,355 $75,795 $26,041
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Satellite radio 460        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         1,390
Suspension Package         650
Rear spoiler         400
Aluminum trim         515
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Satellite radio 428        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim       0  
Premium Package         1,194
Suspension Package         558
Rear spoiler         320
Aluminum trim         412
Options (change) 3,130 2,340 3,310 720 2,955
Options (change) 2,912 2,177 3,079 670 2,484
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $55,325 $64,135 $77,805 $83,215 $31,300
Total Invoice $51,523 $59,716 $72,429 $77,460 $29,320

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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: $14,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,044
Model Year20182018201820182014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5?, 5?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$55,325$64,135$77,805$83,215$31,300
Adjustments for Features-9,835-12,460-11,160-12,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,490$51,675$66,645$71,155$31,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,185$21,155$25,665$0
Total Invoice$51,523$59,716$72,429$77,460$29,320
Adjustments for Features-9,159-11,601-10,389-11,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,364$48,115$62,040$66,234$29,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,751$19,676$23,870$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
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 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Convertible top    $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
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$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 $100
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row    $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,155$17,780$16,480$17,380$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,835$12,460$11,160$12,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,159-11,601-10,389-11,2260

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

Model Year20182014
ModelC-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.8 in91.7 in
Length184.5 in157.3 in
Width71.3 in67.7 in
Height55.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,837 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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