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

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Ford Escape vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,195

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,397

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTXLT SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $27,100
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $25,617
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595  
3.0L V6 855    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506  
3.0L V6 778    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,039
Options (change) 2,045 1,190 1,100
Options (change) 1,790 1,012 1,039
Destination 615 615 795
Total Price $25,195 $25,990 $28,995
Total Invoice $23,397 $24,121 $27,451

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,119
Model Year200620062012
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTXLT SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine200hp V6200hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/45-17
Total Price$25,195$25,990$28,995
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,195$25,465$25,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$23,397$24,121$27,451
Adjustments for Features0-487-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,397$23,634$24,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0

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

Model Year200620062012
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTXLT SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,025$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-487-2,935

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

Model Year20062012
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.2 in91.7 in
Length174.9 in157.3 in
Width70.1 in67.7 in
Height69.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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