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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: $24,425

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,433

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,455 $24,920 $21,635
Base Invoice $21,789 $23,123 $20,002
Cargo net 65 65 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 45
3.0L V6 1,010 1,000  
CD changer, in-dash     500
Convenience Package     1,105
Satellite radio     430
Cargo net 34 34 32
All-weather floor mats 47 47 36
3.0L V6 919 910  
CD changer, in-dash     400
Convenience Package     949
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,130 1,120 2,120
Options (change) 1,000 991 1,761
Destination 725 725 670
Total Price $25,310 $26,765 $24,425
Total Invoice $23,514 $24,839 $22,433

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $230
Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine240hp V6240hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG0/0 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/50-16
Total Price$25,310$26,765$24,425
Adjustments for Features-895-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$24,420$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0
Total Invoice$23,514$24,839$22,433
Adjustments for Features-831-2,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,683$22,663$22,433
Cost Above Minimum$20$0$0

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

Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist $25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,115$6,565$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-831-2,1760

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

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,369 lb.2,441 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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