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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: $23,925

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,033

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,670 $26,170 $21,635
Base Invoice $23,035 $24,400 $20,002
Cargo net 65 65 40
All-weather floor mats 75 75 45
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
Convenience Package     1,105
Satellite radio     430
Cargo net 34 34 32
All-weather floor mats 64 64 36
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
Convenience Package     949
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,335 1,335 1,620
Options (change) 1,186 1,186 1,361
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $26,830 $28,330 $23,925
Total Invoice $25,046 $26,411 $22,033

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year201120112008
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine240hp V6240hp V6166hp 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$26,830$28,330$23,925
Adjustments for Features-1,200-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$25,480$23,925
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$25,046$26,411$22,033
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,926$23,754$22,033
Cost Above Minimum$172$0$0

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

Model Year201120112008
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 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $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 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
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$5,095$6,745$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,120-2,6570

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

Model Year20112008
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

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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