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Scion tC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,436

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,817

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModeltCMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,385 $32,750
Base Invoice $18,416 $30,964
All-weather floor mats 165 90
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 1,075
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Rear spoiler 444 350
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 55 50
Door sill trim plates 129 150
Cargo tray   60
All-weather floor mats 107 72
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093 1,016
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Rear spoiler 308 280
Floor mats 127  
Cargo net 33 40
Door sill trim plates 100 120
Cargo tray   48
Options (change) 3,256 1,775
Options (change) 2,606 1,576
Destination 795 875
Total Price $23,436 $35,400
Total Invoice $21,817 $33,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,454
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,285
Model Year20162018
ModeltCMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine179hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$23,436$35,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,436$31,890
Total Invoice$21,817$33,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,817$30,102

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20162018
ModeltCMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Infotainment 
CD player, remote $100
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Total Value of Features$4,140$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,313

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20162018
ModeltCMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length176.6 in154.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft34.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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