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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: $29,105

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,996

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,870 $32,620
Base Invoice $23,222 $30,839
Package 203A 1,985  
Cargo net 65 50
Cargo tray 90 60
All-weather floor mats 75 90
3.0L V6 1,195  
Package 203A 1,686  
Cargo net 34 40
Cargo tray 77 48
All-weather floor mats 64 72
3.0L V6 1,088  
Options (change) 3,410 200
Options (change) 2,949 160
Destination 825 875
Total Price $29,105 $33,695
Total Invoice $26,996 $31,874

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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: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,239
Model Year20122017
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/45-17
Total Price$29,105$33,695
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,105$33,020
Total Invoice$26,996$31,874
Adjustments for Features0-639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,996$31,235

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

Model Year20122017
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimXLTRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual tilt 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 
Total Value of Features$5,120$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-639

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

Model Year20122017
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in90.9 in
Length174.7 in154.1 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height67.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested42516%

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