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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: $31,180

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
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 $30,065
Base Invoice $47,616 $56,544 $68,355 $75,795 $28,427
Multimedia Package 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio 460        
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Premium 1 Package   1,300      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Wood trim       0  
Proximity key         130
Door sill trim plates         150
Multimedia Package 1,953 1,953 1,953 1,953  
Satellite radio 428        
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Premium 1 Package   1,209      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Wood trim       0  
Proximity key         112
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 5,230 5,740 5,410 2,820 280
Options (change) 4,865 5,339 5,032 2,623 232
Destination 995 995 995 995 835
Total Price $57,425 $67,535 $79,905 $85,315 $31,180
Total Invoice $53,476 $62,878 $74,382 $79,413 $29,494

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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: $17,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,508
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassMX-5 Miata
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 13?, 5?, 5?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$57,425$67,535$79,905$85,315$31,180
Adjustments for Features-9,100-12,225-10,425-11,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,325$55,310$69,480$73,990$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,985$21,155$25,665$0
Total Invoice$53,476$62,878$74,382$79,413$29,494
Adjustments for Features-8,474-11,382-9,704-10,5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,002$51,496$64,678$68,871$29,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,494$19,676$23,869$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182016
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 
Wind blocker, automatic $500   
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
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 
Lane departure warning    $200
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $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 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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 tilt 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 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,720$16,845$15,045$15,945$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,100$12,225$10,425$11,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,474-11,382-9,704-10,5420

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

Model Year20182016
ModelC-ClassMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase111.8 in90.9 in
Length184.5 in154.1 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height55.5 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,837 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wind blocker, automatic200No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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