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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: $29,085

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,739

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimSELTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $25,240
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 75 75 45
2.0L I4 1,095    
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Premium Package 2     1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     350
Satellite radio     430
All-weather floor mats 66 66 36
2.0L I4 1,022    
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Premium Package 2     1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,012
Rear spoiler     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,170 970 3,175
Options (change) 1,088 847 2,746
Destination 895 895 670
Total Price $30,235 $32,235 $29,085
Total Invoice $28,252 $30,063 $26,739

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $517
Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimSELTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4240hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/45-17
Total Price$30,235$32,235$29,085
Adjustments for Features-885-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$29,225$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$0
Total Invoice$28,252$30,063$26,739
Adjustments for Features-827-2,8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,425$27,256$26,739
Cost Above Minimum$169$0$0

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

Model Year201320132008
ModelEscapeEscapeMX-5 Miata
TrimSELTitaniumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack $300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,830$8,955$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$3,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-827-2,8070

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

Model Year20132008
ModelEscapeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.9 in91.7 in
Length178.1 in157.3 in
Width72.4 in67.7 in
Height66.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft35.3 ft3

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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%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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