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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: $35,340

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,367

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,855 $32,750
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,964
Blind spot warning system 595  
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 90
Rear spoiler   350
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   150
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Blind spot warning system 506  
Navigation system 676  
All-weather floor mats 64 72
Rear spoiler   280
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   120
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,016
Options (change) 1,465 1,715
Options (change) 1,246 1,528
Destination 825 875
Total Price $40,145 $35,340
Total Invoice $37,339 $33,367

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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: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,079
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/45-17
Total Price$40,145$35,340
Adjustments for Features-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,035$35,340
Total Invoice$37,339$33,367
Adjustments for Features-2,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,446$33,367

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

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $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
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
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-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
Total Value of Features$8,555$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8930

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

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,557 lb.2,494 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%

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