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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,245

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,688

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,350
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,854
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,039
Options (change) 3,250 1,550 1,100
Options (change) 2,811 1,366 1,039
Destination 645 645 795
Total Price $34,095 $34,710 $29,245
Total Invoice $30,974 $31,589 $27,688

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,054
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine292hp V8292hp V8158hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$34,095$34,710$29,245
Adjustments for Features-255-2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$34,455$29,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$30,974$31,589$27,688
Adjustments for Features-232-2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,742$31,357$27,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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

Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,250$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-232-2320

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

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in91.7 in
Length193.4 in157.3 in
Width73.7 in67.7 in
Height72.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.2,542 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72542%
Total Not Requested100058%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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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