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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: $37,085

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $34,425 $35,750
Blind spot warning system 495    
Navigation system 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 90 90
Rear spoiler   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Door sill trim plates   150 150
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075 0
Blind spot warning system 421    
Navigation system 676    
All-weather floor mats 64 72 72
Rear spoiler   280 280
Cargo net   40 40
Door sill trim plates   120 120
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016 0
Options (change) 1,365 1,715 640
Options (change) 1,161 1,528 512
Destination 825 945 945
Total Price $39,725 $37,085 $37,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,613
Model Year201120202020
ModelExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6181hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$39,725$37,085$37,335
Adjustments for Features-5,235-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,490$34,735$37,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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

Model Year201120202020
ModelExplorerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power retractable rear window $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power retractable roof section $2000 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,355$5,470$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,868-1570

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

Model Year20112020
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in90.9 in
Length197.1 in154.1 in
Width78.9 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft34.5 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Edition

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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