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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,470

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,831

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,490 $27,100
Base Invoice $25,606 $25,617
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65  
All-weather floor mats 75 45
Satellite radio 195 430
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47  
All-weather floor mats 47 36
Satellite radio 166 344
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Options (change) 5,185 1,575
Options (change) 4,671 1,419
Destination 785 795
Total Price $33,460 $29,470
Total Invoice $31,062 $27,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,273
Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT2dr Convertible
Engine292hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,460$29,470
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,460$29,425
Total Invoice$31,062$27,831
Adjustments for Features0-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,062$27,789

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorer Sport TracMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUT2dr Convertible
Wheelbase130.5 in91.7 in
Length210.2 in157.3 in
Width73.7 in67.7 in
Height72.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,618 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume0.05.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested112567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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%

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