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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: $19,758

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,533

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModeltCMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,000 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $16,150 $30,169 $30,964
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385   350
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49 50 50
All-weather floor mats 145 90 90
4-speed automatic 800    
6-speed shiftable automatic   600 1,075
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285   280
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34 40 40
All-weather floor mats 100 72 72
4-speed automatic 760    
6-speed shiftable automatic   566 1,016
Options (change) 2,138 740 1,565
Options (change) 1,763 678 1,408
Destination 620 875 875
Total Price $19,758 $33,525 $35,190
Total Invoice $18,533 $31,722 $33,247

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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: $9,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,565
Model Year200820182018
ModeltCMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine161hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,758$33,525$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,758$30,675$29,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$18,533$31,722$33,247
Adjustments for Features0-2,697-5,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,533$29,025$28,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$927$0

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

Model Year200820182018
ModeltCMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
No leather in second row  $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,750$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,697-5,149

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

Model Year20082018
ModeltCMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in90.9 in
Length174.0 in154.1 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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 controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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