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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,200 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | ||||
| Difference: $2,440 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,957 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | ||||
| Difference: $2,687 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $26,495 | $29,245 | $32,395 | $24,435 |
| Base Invoice | $24,771 | $27,273 | $30,178 | $22,568 |
| 4.6L V8 | 1,305 | 1,310 | 1,310 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 55 | 75 |
| Bright-finished fuel door | 110 | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Satellite radio | 195 | 195 | 195 | 430 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 695 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 500 | |||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,100 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,187 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 47 | 47 | 60 |
| Bright-finished fuel door | 97 | 73 | 73 | 80 |
| Satellite radio | 166 | 166 | 166 | 344 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 591 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | 400 | |||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 945 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,360 | 1,670 | 1,670 | 2,205 |
| Options (change) | 2,088 | 1,478 | 1,478 | 1,829 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 785 | 560 |
| Total Price | $29,640 | $31,700 | $34,850 | $27,200 |
| Total Invoice | $27,644 | $29,536 | $32,441 | $24,957 |
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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: $2,535 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,774 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 | 166hp I4 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/20 MPG | 13/20 MPG | 13/20 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 190, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 205/45-17 |
| Total Price | $29,640 | $31,700 | $34,850 | $27,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -925 | -2,650 | -95 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,640 | $30,775 | $32,200 | $27,105 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,135 | $2,560 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $27,644 | $29,536 | $32,441 | $24,957 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -862 | -2,467 | -87 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,644 | $28,674 | $29,974 | $24,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,030 | $2,330 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | MX-5 Miata |
| Trim | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Convertible top | $3000 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,250 | $6,175 | $7,900 | $5,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $925 | $2,650 | $95 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -862 | -2,467 | -87 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | MX-5 Miata |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 91.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 157.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 67.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 49.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,531 lb. | 2,527 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
| CD changer, in-dash | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@6500 140 lb-ft@5000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 9% |
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