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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,700

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,855

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $32,750
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $30,964
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,075
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,016
Options (change) 6,095 4,395 1,075
Options (change) 5,230 3,785 1,016
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $36,940 $37,555 $34,700
Total Invoice $33,393 $34,008 $32,855

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,220
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8292hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/45-17
Total Price$36,940$37,555$34,700
Adjustments for Features00-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$37,555$33,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,393$34,008$32,855
Adjustments for Features00-682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,393$34,008$32,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
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 retractable rear window  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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$6,425$6,425$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments00-682

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

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in90.9 in
Length193.4 in154.1 in
Width73.7 in68.3 in
Height72.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft34.5 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 mirrors25Yes
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

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 RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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