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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:
Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:

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For the Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MX-5 Miata vs. Explorer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MX-5 Miata and Explorer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Explorer XLT's price is $2,040 lower than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the MX-5 Miata vs. Explorer Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Ford Explorer XLT, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $4605 adjustment for the Ford Explorer XLT's additional features, the Ford Explorer XLT is $2,040 less than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,512
Model Year2011200720072007
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 780, 4190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price29,18031,74534,85536,150
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-6,480-7,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price29,18027,14028,37529,020
Cost Above Minimum001,2351,880
Total Invoice26,98229,79232,64533,984
Adjustments for Features0-4,322-6,069-6,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice26,98225,47026,57627,281
Cost Above Minimum001,1061,811

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Invoice Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Difference: 2,565
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Difference: 2,810
Model Year2011200720072007
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price26,71025,37028,37031,115
Base Invoice24,71424,03026,79029,361
6-speed shiftable automatic1,100   
All-weather floor mats45 5555
Bright-finished fuel door100110110110
Satellite radio430195195195
Convenience Group 250  
4.6L V8 1,2951,2951,295
Ironman Package 1,495  
4WD w/low range 2,2952,2952,295
Luxury Package  1,450 
Ultimate Convenience Group  350350
6-speed shiftable automatic  00
All-weather floor mats  4747
Bright-finished fuel door  7373
Satellite radio  166166
Convenience Group  00
4.6L V8  1,1921,192
Ironman Package  00
4WD w/low range  2,1122,112
Luxury Package  1,2320
Ultimate Convenience Group  298298
Total options1,6755,6405,7504,300
Total options1,4735,0275,1203,888
Destination795735735735
Total Price29,18031,74534,85536,150
Total Invoice26,98229,79232,64533,984

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011200720072007
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $300
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor  $100$100
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Aux input $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $700
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,795$7,400$9,275$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605$6,480$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,322-6,069-6,703

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in113.7 in
Length157.3 in193.4 in
Width67.7 in73.7 in
Height49.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		5.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
XLT

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated300Yes
Power recline, driver100No
Power lumbar, driver50No
Manual lumbar, passenger50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Rubber floormats50Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Unique exterior trim0No
Unique interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested102545%

Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated300Yes
Memory system, driver200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft, passenger100No
Power height, passenger100No
Power tilt, passenger100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82545%
Total Not Requested100055%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Inexpensive for a convertible sports car.
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Bought it used (2 years old) for $16,500 with 8000 miles on it. If you can find one you like for similar money, buy it. This model year has a 4 year bumper to bumper warranty, unlike subsequent years which are covered for 3 years.
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Great value for the car -- Used, I could get a fully loaded sports car for the same price as a new base model economy car.
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Bought used, 2 owner car, both ladies drove it only for weekend joy ride, covered and garaged, e.g. low mileage, showroom condition...3K under Blue Book.
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 The price point for a used 03 Miata are quite attractive, considering other roadsters.
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Price on the later models is a bit high for how little creature comforts you get. Worth it once you find out how fun and reliable it is. Great on gas too
Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Very pricey in Canada (30k for a stripper), dealers do not want to deal.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Lots of car for the money.
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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