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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: $25,010

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,193

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,685 $27,100
Base Invoice $20,229 $25,617
Leather Comfort Group 695  
Convenience Package 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 45
Cargo net 65 49
Satellite radio 195 430
CD changer, in-dash 295  
3.0L V6 1,010  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Leather Comfort Group 591  
Convenience Package 251  
All-weather floor mats 57 36
Cargo net 34 39
Satellite radio 166 344
CD changer, in-dash 251  
3.0L V6 919  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Options (change) 2,630 1,624
Options (change) 2,269 1,458
Destination 695 795
Total Price $25,010 $29,519
Total Invoice $23,193 $27,870

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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: $2,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,020
Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine200hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/45-17
Total Price$25,010$29,519
Adjustments for Features0-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$27,764
Total Invoice$23,193$27,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,193$26,213

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

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,415$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,657

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in91.7 in
Length174.7 in157.3 in
Width71.1 in67.7 in
Height67.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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		29.2 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft35.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested35069%
Total Not Requested15531%

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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