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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: $25,780

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,895

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTXLT SportRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $32,750
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $30,964
Leather Comfort Group 595 595  
Safety Package 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585  
3.0L V6 855    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075
Leather Comfort Group 506 506  
Safety Package 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498  
3.0L V6 778    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,016
Options (change) 2,630 1,775 1,075
Options (change) 2,288 1,510 1,016
Destination 615 615 875
Total Price $25,780 $26,575 $34,700
Total Invoice $23,895 $24,619 $32,855

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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: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,581
Model Year200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTXLT SportRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine200hp V6200hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/45-17
Total Price$25,780$26,575$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-525-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,780$26,050$30,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$23,895$24,619$32,855
Adjustments for Features0-486-4,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,895$24,133$28,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTXLT SportRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
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 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $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
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 tilt 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$4,875$5,400$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-4,379

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

Model Year20062018
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in90.9 in
Length174.9 in154.1 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height69.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft34.5 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 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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