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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: $25,910

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $39

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,179

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,045 $25,625 $23,470
Base Invoice $22,446 $23,884 $22,188
All-weather floor mats 75 75 45
Cargo net 65 65 49
3.0L V6 1,000 1,000  
Convenience Package     1,160
Satellite radio     430
All-weather floor mats 64 64 36
Cargo net 34 34 39
3.0L V6 910 910  
Convenience Package     996
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,140 1,140 1,684
Options (change) 1,008 1,008 1,415
Destination 725 725 795
Total Price $25,910 $27,490 $25,949
Total Invoice $24,179 $25,617 $24,398

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $738
Model Year201020102012
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine240hp V6240hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16205/50-16
Total Price$25,910$27,490$25,949
Adjustments for Features-450-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$25,390$25,949
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$0
Total Invoice$24,179$25,617$24,398
Adjustments for Features-420-1,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,759$23,660$24,398
Cost Above Minimum$99$0$0

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

Model Year201020102012
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 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$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 audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $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 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 
Heated front seats $200 
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$4,345$5,995$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-1,9570

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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 Year20102012
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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